The Duchess Table

Thai Watermelon Salad

The summer recipe that will keep you coming back for more

Ingredients

  • 1 medium avocado sliced
  • 1/4 cucumber, deseeded and diced
  • 1 heaped tsp, fresh chopped mint
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
  • 2 spring onions, finely sliced
  • Approx 350g diced watermelon
  • 1tbsp finely chopped roasted peanuts
  • 200g cooked prawns ( or can omit for a veggie option)
  • For the dressing:
  • 1 tsp honey
  • Zest and juice of 1 lime
  • 1tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp garlic granules
  • 1/2 tsp chilli paste

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, zest, fish sauce, sesame oil, garlic granules and chilli paste to make the dressing. It should be sweet, salty and sour.
  2. Add the mint, coriander and spring onions.
  3. In a large mixing bowl gently combine the avocado, cucumber, diced watermelon and prawns.
  4. Pour over the dress and toss slightly to coat.
  5. Finish with chopped peanuts and scatter over the top. Serve immediately or let it chill for 10 minutes to lets the flavours come together.
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
nil
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy