Watermelon With Lime Dressing And Peanuts Recipes

WATERMELON WITH LIME DRESSING AND PEANUTS RECIPE

Steps:

• Stir lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and 1 Tbsp. water in a large bowl until sugar is dissolved. Lightly crush 2 basil sprigs by scrunching up in your hand and add to dressing along with watermelon; toss gently until coated.
• Transfer watermelon salad to a platter, leaving basil sprigs behind. Top with peanuts and basil leaves, drizzle with oil, and season with salt.

GRILLED "WATERMELON GARDEN" SALAD WITH LIME MANGO DRESSING AND CORNBREAD CROUTONS

Steps:

• Heat a grill pan to medium-high heat. Brush the grill pan with oil or drizzle the watermelon slices with just enough oil to thinly coat. Season the watermelon slices with salt and place them on the hot grill.
• Grill each side of the watermelon slices until charred, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
• Remove the rind and dice the grilled watermelon into large cubes.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Toss the pumpkin seeds with the cayenne, sugar and 2 teaspoons oil and place on one prepared baking sheet. Roast until golden, 6 to 10 minutes.
• Toss or brush the cornbread cubes with the melted butter and place in a single layer on the second prepared baking sheet. Put in the oven along with the pumpkin seeds and bake for 10 minutes, turning halfway with a flexible spatula. Remove from the oven when the croutons are toasted and golden.
• Toss the watermelon, shiso, dates and chile in the bowl with the dressing. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Add the cornbread croutons and toss very gently to combine without breaking the croutons. Spoon the salad onto a large platter and garnish with the pumpkin seeds and cheese.
• Put the mango, lime juice, sake, vinegar, chile and salt in a blender or food processor. Blend on high. After the ingredients are blended, slowly add the oil and continue to blend until the mixture is thickened and emulsified.

WATERMELON SLICES WITH LIME-HONEY SYRUP

Steps:

• Place lime juice and honey in a saucepan and heat on the grates of a hot grill or side burners. Bring to a boil and let boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and chill. Place watermelon slices on a large platter and drizzle with the lime syrup and garnish with mint.

WATERMELON AND CUCUMBER SALAD WITH HOISIN-LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Cut cucumber into 1/2" pieces. Cut the watermelon in chunks or use a melon ball utensil and make rounds. Chop cilantro and mint, set aside.
• Important step: Combine watermelon and cucumbers in medium bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 15 minutes and up to 4 hours. Drain; discard liquid.
• Whisk lime juice and hoisin sauce in a small bowl to blend. Pour dressing over watermelon cucumber mixture and toss gently. Season salad to taste with pepper. Sprinkle salad with cilantro, mint and peanuts.
• Adjust the seasoning if necessary.

CUCUMBER AND WATERMELON SALAD WITH HOISIN-LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.
• Serve immediately.