watermelon tomato salad with sesame miso dressing

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beulah, MI
Updated on Aug 14, 2025

This is a wonderful way to use the juicy, sweet abundance of watermelon in the summer. Sweet, spicy, and umami-filled.

prep time 10 Min
cook time
method No-Cook or Other
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 4 teaspoons white miso
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili crisp
  • 6 tablespoons grapeseed oil
  • 8 cups cubed watermelon
  • 2 cups heirloom tomatoes, cut into pieces
  • 4 scallions, chopped
  • 1 cup Cheetos cheese puffs

How To Make watermelon tomato salad with sesame miso dressing

  • Step 1
    Place the sesame seeds and black sesame seeds in a coffee grinder and coarsely grind. Place in a bowl and add the rice vinegar, miso, sugar, soy sauce, and chili crisp.
  • Step 2
    Add in the oil and whisk until the miso is melted into a dressing.
  • Step 3
    Place the watermelon and tomatoes in a bowl. Pour the dressing over the top and carefully stir. Let it sit in the fridge for an hour for flavors to meld.
  • Step 4
    Place the Cheetos in a food processor and coarsely chop.
  • Step 5
    Place the watermelon salad in a bowl and top with scallions and Cheetos.

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Category: Fruit Salads
Ingredient: Fruit
Culture: American

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