Exotic Twist: Thai Watermelon Salad Recipe

Thai-Inspired Watermelon Salad

Today, I’m excited to share a refreshing and unique dish perfect for a hot summer day — my Thai-inspired watermelon salad. This salad is bursting with bold flavors and unexpected ingredients that come together to create a deliciously unexpected combination.

Ingredients:

• 1 small watermelon, cubed
• 2 cucumbers, thinly sliced
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
• 1 ripe mango, diced
• 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
• 2 limes, juiced
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes

Kitchen Tools:

• mixing bowl
• whisk
• knife
• cutting board

Start by preparing all your ingredients as listed above. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed watermelon, sliced cucumbers, red onion, torn basil leaves, diced mango, and chopped peanuts.

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, and chili flakes until the sugar has dissolved. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well combined.

Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve the salad chilled and enjoy the sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors with every bite.

The approximate total weight of the cooked dish is 1200 grams, with 4 servings. Each serving weighs around 300 grams and has approximately 150 calories.

One clever tip for this recipe is to sprinkle some crispy fried shallots on top for an extra burst of flavor and texture. It adds a delicious crunch that complements the juicy watermelon perfectly.

I encourage you to give this Thai-inspired watermelon salad a try and feel free to customize it with your favorite ingredients. It’s a delightful dish that will surprise and delight your taste buds.