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Watermelon Salad

Susan the CA Grown Mom
This light and refreshing Watermelon Salad recipe is made with just a few ingredients and is full of summer flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 142 kcal

Ingredients
  

for the dressing

  • 1 large lime juiced (about 3-4 tablespoons)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • ½ teaspoon Sriracha
  • ½ teaspoon freshly grated ginger

for the salad

  • 1/2 large watermelon flesh cut into 1 inch chunks (about 12 cups)
  • 15-20 large basil leaves rough chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves rough chopped
  • 1/4 cup almonds chopped
  • 1/4 cup peanuts chopped

Instructions
 

  • Mix all the dressing ingredients and stir to combine
  • Place the watermelon, basil and mint in a large mixing bowl
  • Pour the dressing over and lightly fold to coat
  • Add the chopped almond/peanut mixture to the top and serve

Notes

Can be made in advance and refrigerated. Wait to add the almond topping until ready to serve

Nutrition

Calories: 142kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.001gSodium: 188mgPotassium: 416mgFiber: 3gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 1764IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 1mg
Keyword fruit salad, watermelon
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