SPICY THAI-INSPIRED NOODLE WATERMELON SALAD

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Spicy Thai-Inspired Noodle Watermelon Salad image

Our county is famous for its fabulous Green River melons. While you won't find this unique and refreshing salad at the county fair, it's definitely our favorite way to eat watermelon all summer long! -Carmell Childs, Orangeville, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4-1/2 cups cubed watermelon, divided
1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
3 tablespoons fish sauce or soy sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
7 ounces uncooked stir-fry rice noodles
1-1/2 cups julienned carrots
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
3 tablespoons minced fresh mint
1-1/4 cups salted peanuts, chopped
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • Place 2 cups watermelon in a blender; cover and puree until smooth. Press through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl; discard pulp. Pour 1 cup juice into a small saucepan (save any remaining juice for another use). Add chili sauce, fish sauce, lime juice and ginger to saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is slightly thickened, 20-25 minutes. Remove from heat. Refrigerate until cooled., Meanwhile, prepare noodles according to package directions; rinse with cold water and drain well. Place noodles in a large bowl. Add carrots, red onion, cilantro, mint and remaining 2-1/2 cups watermelon. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Serve with peanuts and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 721mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Olti Rexha
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This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! The watermelon was the perfect addition to the salad, and the spicy Thai dressing was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a refreshing and flavorful summer sal


prasuram Dahal
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This salad was amazing! The watermelon was so juicy and the spicy Thai dressing was the perfect amount of heat. I will definitely be making this again.


M asifali Ali
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I'm not a big fan of watermelon, but this salad was surprisingly good! The watermelon was actually really refreshing and the spicy Thai dressing was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a unique and flavorful sala


Ricardo Debruyn
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This salad was delicious! The watermelon was so refreshing and the spicy Thai dressing was the perfect complement. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a light and healthy summer salad.


Ahmad Altrsh
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This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! The watermelon was the perfect addition to the salad, and the spicy Thai dressing was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a refreshing and flavorful summer sal


Ivory Warren
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This salad was amazing! The watermelon was so juicy and the spicy Thai dressing was the perfect amount of heat. I will definitely be making this again.


Brittany Stutts
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I'm not a big fan of watermelon, but this salad was surprisingly good! The watermelon was actually really refreshing and the spicy Thai dressing was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a unique and flavorful sala


David Dorantes
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This salad was delicious! The watermelon was so refreshing and the spicy Thai dressing was the perfect complement. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a light and healthy summer salad.


Mamontsheng Manoto
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I made this salad for lunch today and it was perfect! The watermelon was so refreshing and the spicy Thai dressing was the perfect amount of heat. I will definitely be making this again.


Wim
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This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! The watermelon was the perfect addition to the salad, and the spicy Thai dressing was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a refreshing and flavorful summer sal


shoaib abbasi
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I'm not usually a fan of watermelon in savory dishes, but this salad was amazing! The flavors were so well-balanced and the dressing was to die for. I'll definitely be making this again.


Rohan98
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The watermelon was so refreshing and the spicy Thai dressing was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.