Asian Watermelon Salad Recipe

Name: Asian Watermelon Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup peanut or vegetable oil; 2 small shallots (1 thinly sliced, 1 finely chopped); Kosher salt; Juice of 3 limes; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 2 -inch piece ginger, peeled and minced; 1 red jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced; 4 cups chopped seedless watermelon; 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil; 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint; 3 tablespoons cocktail peanuts, roughly chopped

Servings: persons

1/3 cup peanut or vegetable oil
2 small shallots (1 thinly sliced, 1 finely chopped)
Kosher salt
Juice of 3 limes
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1 2 -inch piece ginger, peeled and minced
1 red jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced
4 cups chopped seedless watermelon
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
3 tablespoons cocktail peanuts, roughly chopped

1
Heat the peanut oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Add the sliced shallot and cook, stirring often, until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
2
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels; season with salt.
3
Whisk 2 tablespoons of the frying oil, the chopped shallot, lime juice, fish sauce, soy sauce, garlic, ginger and jalapeno in a large bowl.
4
Add the watermelon and toss to combine.
5
Let sit 10 minutes.
6
Add the cilantro, basil, mint and 2 tablespoons peanuts to the salad and season with salt; toss to combine.
7
Top with the remaining 1 tablespoon peanuts and the fried shallot.
8
Photograph by Kana Okada

280

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup peanut or vegetable oil, 2 small shallots (1 thinly sliced, 1 finely chopped), Kosher salt, Juice of 3 limes, and more.

Yes, Asian Watermelon Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Asian Watermelon Salad

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