Spicy Watermelon Salad

This Spicy Watermelon Salad combines the refreshing sweetness of watermelon with a zesty and spicy Thai dressing, making it a perfect light dish for warm days. Bursting with flavors and textures, it’s a delightful vegan option that will tantalize your taste buds.

Ingredients

• Watermelon - 400 grams, cubed
• Cucumber - 100 grams, thinly sliced
• Red onion - 50 grams, thinly sliced
• Fresh mint leaves - 10 grams, chopped
• Fresh cilantro - 10 grams, chopped
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• Thai chili - 1, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Peanuts - 30 grams, crushed (for garnish)

Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine the cubed watermelon, sliced cucumber, and red onion.
2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, chopped Thai chili, soy sauce, and sesame oil to create the dressing.
3. Pour the dressing over the watermelon mixture and gently toss to combine, ensuring the salad is evenly coated.
4. Add the chopped mint and cilantro to the salad and gently mix again.
5. Serve the salad in bowls, garnished with crushed peanuts.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 15 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in hydration due to high water content in watermelon.
• Contains vitamins A and C, promoting skin health and immunity.

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