Melon & Cucumber Salad with Crispy Shallots, Peanuts and Thai Vinaigrette

Servings

2

Difficulty

Easy

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

0 mins

Melon & Cucumber Salad with Crispy Shallots, Peanuts and Thai Vinaigrette
This refreshing salad uses melon and cucumber as the building blocks for a well-balanced delight. Equal parts rejuvenating and delicious, it just might be your new pick for potlucks and al fresco parties. Did we mention it’s great for all ages?

This great recipe comes to us from Farmhouse Delivery!

Ingredients

  • 3 c large watermelon chunks
  • 3 c large ripe cantaloupe chunks
  • 2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and sliced
  • 2 large shallots, cut into thin rings and fried til crisp
  • 1/4 c roasted peanuts, chopped
  • 1/4 c fresh mint, chopped
  • 1/4 c Thai basil
  • 1/4 c fish sauce
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • pinch red pepper flakes
  • to taste sugar

Instructions

Step 1

Combine fish sauce, lime, pepper flakes, and sugar. Whisk until sugar is dissolved. Taste and adjust flavors as desired.

Step 2

Combine melon chunks, cucumber, and herbs, add vinaigrette and toss to coat. Place in serving bowl or on platter and top with peanuts and crispy shallots.

Step 3

Garnish with additional herbs if desired.

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