Name: Asian Watermelon Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon soy sauce; Kosher salt; 1 clove garlic (minced); Juice of 3 limes; 2 teaspoons fish sauce; ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro; ⅓ cup peanut or vegetable oil; 2 small shallots (1 thinly sliced, 1 finely chopped); 1 2 - inch piece ginger (peeled and minced); 1 red jalapeno pepper (thinly sliced); 4 cups chopped seedless watermelon; ⅓ cup chopped fresh basil; ⅓ cup chopped fresh mint; 1 Tablespoons cocktail peanuts (roughly chopped)

Asian Watermelon Salad

5 / 5 (7 reviews)

A summer salad that is full of sweet watermelon, fresh mint, cilantro and basil. Asian Watermelon Salad is tossed in an easy lime dressing with a little spice from the jalapeño pepper. It is so easy to put together and will make any summer dinner party exciting!

By: Savoringitaly (via Savoringitaly)

Original Publish: Jul 18, 2019

Last Updated: Mar 4, 2026

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Yields: 6

Nutrition Facts

4 kcalCalories

0.5 gProtein

1 gCarbs

0.01 gFat

Instructions

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 (make sure you reserve the other portion for your dressing), 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.

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Christine ★ 5.0/5

Thank you for this salad recipe! I made it for our dinner this evening. The only thing I could not use the NUTS or peanut oil. Yes, we at our age have been told we have nut allergies! Crazy, isn't it? The salad was delicious and filling. Perfect!

Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert ★ 5.0/5

This looks absolutely delicious! Yummy! I gotta make this! Looks great!

Melanie Bauer ★ 5.0/5

Sounds really amazing! Love those combinations of flavors, definitely making this!

Catalina ★ 5.0/5

Interesting flavor combo! I am so curious to try this salad!

Sara Welch ★ 5.0/5

What a unique salad recipe! The combination of flavors sounds amazing!

Demeter ★ 5.0/5

Love this twist on a summer classic! Such a great way to really kick up the flavor.

Aggie ★ 5.0/5

This looks so refreshing!! The sauce/dressing is making my mouth water - what a perfect sweet and salty combination. Love this for summer!

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