Asian Watermelon Salad
This Watermelon Salad is summer on a platter. It's super fresh, sweet, salty, tangy and crunchy, all at the same time. The fresh herbs and Asian-inspired dressing create a delicious burst of fabulous flavor.
Servings: 6
Calories: 122kcal
Ingredients
For the pickled red onions:
- ½ medium-size red onion
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
For the dressing:
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
For the almonds:
- ¼ cup slivered almonds
- 1 teaspoon butter
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
For the salad:
- 4-6 ounces greens arugula, baby spinach, pea shoots, watercress, etc., whatever looks prettiest and freshest
- 1 cup fresh herb leaves basil, mint and/or cilantro
- 2 cups cubed watermelon
- ½ cup crumbled Feta cheese
Instructions
For the pickled red onions:
- 30-45 minutes before serving time, combine the red onion, rice vinegar, sugar and salt in a small storage container with a tight-fitting lid. Shake the container 3-4 times before serving to keep the onions coated with the rice vinegar mixture.
For the dressing:
- Combine soy sauce, vinegar, honey and ginger in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes or until sauce is reduced to a thick syrupy consistency.
For the almonds:
- Heat a small sauté pan over medium heat. Melt the 1 teaspoon of butter then add the almonds and cook, stirring frequently, until light golden brown. Add the salt and stir to combine. Turn the almonds out to cool on a plate or pan lined with several thickness of paper towels.
For the salad:
- Line a large platter with the greens and approximately ¾ of the fresh herb leaves, mounding the greens up a bit in the center.
- Scatter the watermelon, pickled red onions, Feta cheese and remaining herbs over the greens. Drizzle some of the dressing lightly over the salad and top with the almonds. Seve extra dressing at the table. Enjoy!
Notes
See Café Tips above in the post for more detailed instructions and helpful tips.
Nutrition
Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 701mg | Potassium: 167mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 577IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 1mg