cucumber and watermelon salad w/ hoisin-lime dress

2 Pinches
Grapeview, WA
Updated on Oct 23, 2016

A Vietnamese-style salad that makes a refreshing accompaniment to any kind of barbecued meat.

prep time 15 Min
cook time
method No-Cook or Other
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 large english cucumber, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 3 cups)
  • 3 cups watermelon, seeded, 1/2-inch cubes
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
  • 1/3 cup lightly salted dry-roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped

How To Make cucumber and watermelon salad w/ hoisin-lime dress

  • Step 1
    Combine cucumbers and watermelon in medium bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 15 minutes and up to 4 hours. Drain; discard liquid.
  • Step 2
    Whisk lime juice and hoisin sauce in small bowl to blend. Pour dressing over cucumber-watermelon mixture and toss gently. Season salad to taste with pepper. Sprinkle salad with cilantro, mint, and then peanuts.
  • Step 3
    Serve immediately.

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