Thai Watermelon Salad Recipe

5 from 1 vote

This Thai Watermelon Salad Recipe is the kind of dish you crave when it’s blazing hot out and you want real refreshment. Juicy watermelon cubes, crunchy cucumbers, fresh mint, and a zingy lime-chili dressing; it’s sweet, savory, a little spicy, and totally addictive. It’s one of those easy wins that takes almost no time but brings everyone back for seconds.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings: 4

Course: Appetizer, Salad

Cuisine: American

Calories: 120

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

4 cups cubed seedless watermelon chilled
1 cup cucumber sliced into half-moons
¼ cup fresh mint leaves roughly torn
2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
1 tablespoon fish sauce or soy sauce to taste
1 teaspoon chili flakes or fresh Thai chili optional
¼ cup roasted peanuts lightly crushed
¼ cup fresh cilantro optional

Equipment

1 Large mixing bowl (preferably chilled)
1 Chef's knife
1 Cutting board
1 Citrus juicer (optional)

Method

Toss the cubed watermelon and cucumber in a large mixing bowl.
Add the mint and cilantro leaves (if using), and give it all a gentle stir.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce (or soy sauce), and chili flakes.
Drizzle the dressing over the watermelon mix and toss to coat evenly.
Sprinkle crushed peanuts on top just before serving.
Serve immediately; crisp, cold, and crazy delicious.

Notes

Want to prep ahead? You totally can! Just keep the salad ingredients and dressing separate until you’re ready to serve. That way, everything stays crisp and fresh; not soggy.