THAI WATERMELON SALAD
The watermelon salad with feta is very popular, but since watermelon is hugely popular in Thailand, I wanted a dish that would pair well with Asian food. This refreshing salad is a tasty flavor sensation of sweet, salty and a touch spicy. It's perfect on a warm summer night, or anytime fresh watermelon is available. I like to serve this when I make Thai Peanut Noodles or alongside Fish with Red Curry Sauce & Mango Salsa.
Ingredients
DRESSING
- 6 TBSP freshly squeezed Lime Juice
- 1 TBSP Fish Sauce
- 1 TBSP Sambal Oleek or other Asian Chili Sauce
- 1 TBSP fresh Ginger, finely minced or grated on microplane
- 1 tsp Honey
SALAD
- 1 Large Watermelon (seedless), but into 1 1/2" chunks (8 cups)
- 1 bunch Scallions, thinly sliced on diagonal (8 scallions)
- 8 Radishes, thinly sliced *Optional
- 2 Fresno Chilies, very thinly sliced, seeds removed
- 3/4 Cup Cilantro leaves, chopped *Mint may be substituted
- 3/4 Cup Thai Basil leaves, torn
Instructions
- Whisk dressing ingredients together until well blended.
- Place all salad ingredients in a large bowl and toss with the dressing.
- Garnish with extra Thai Basil leaves.