ASIAN WATERMELON SALAD

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

  • 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. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels; season with salt.
  • Whisk 2 tablespoons of the frying oil, the chopped shallot, lime juice, fish sauce, soy sauce, garlic, ginger and jalapeno in a large bowl. Add the watermelon and toss to combine. Let sit 10 minutes.
  • Add the cilantro, basil, mint and 2 tablespoons peanuts to the salad and season with salt; toss to combine. Top with the remaining 1 tablespoon peanuts and the fried shallot.

Myrtle Lambert
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, so I omitted the jalapeño from the salad. It was still delicious.


bayutheheadboy 1
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover watermelon. I had some leftover watermelon from a party and this salad was the perfect way to use it up.


Kaleel Ahmad
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I love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or omit ingredients to suit your own taste.


China Love
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. It's perfect for potlucks or picnics.


Cindy Jurado
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I'm allergic to peanuts, so I used sunflower seeds instead. The salad was still delicious.


Jerone Akorli
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.


Kabiru Abubakar
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I'm not a big fan of cilantro, so I omitted it from the salad. It was still delicious.


Yogilatin Caldwell
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I used a serrano pepper instead of a jalapeño and it gave the salad a nice spicy kick.


Najmil Hasan
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I added some chopped cucumber to the salad and it was even more refreshing.


shakib hossen
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. I will definitely be making it again.


Harun Mahmud
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This salad is so easy to make. It's perfect for a quick and healthy meal.


bk flo
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The watermelon is sweet, the lime is tart, and the jalapeño adds a nice kick.


Abuthahir Shajahan
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover watermelon. It's also a healthy and refreshing snack or side dish.


Margaret Achieng'
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I'm not usually a fan of watermelon, but this salad changed my mind. It was so flavorful and refreshing, and the watermelon was perfectly ripe.


Badizai Vlogger
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This salad was a refreshing and delicious way to enjoy watermelon. The combination of sweet watermelon, tangy lime, and spicy jalapeño was perfect.