Thai Mixed Melon Salad
Refreshing melons come together with tasty Asian flavors in this summer salad.
Makes: 10 cups
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Recipe Created By: Kim Galeaz
Featured In: My Indiana Home
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Recipe Created By: Kim Galeaz
Featured In: My Indiana Home
Ingredients
Thai Dressing
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
- 1 ½ tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 3 large garlic cloves, very finely minced
- 1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce
- ⅓ cup lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest, finely grated
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
Melon Salad
- 9 cups mixed melon cubes or balls (3 cups each honeydew, watermelon and cantaloupe)
- ⅓ cup cilantro leaves
- ¾ cup salted peanuts
- ½ cup toasted coconut, shredded, for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients together until thoroughly blended.
- In a large bowl, lightly toss melons, cilantro and peanuts. Pour Thai dressing over mixture and toss lightly to blend all pieces.
- Sprinkle with toasted coconut right before serving. Refrigerate leftovers in a tightly covered container.