Vietnamese Watermelon Salad Recipe

Ingredients

1 small watermelon, sliced or diced

1 cup torn herbs (cilantro, mint, basil, etc.)

2 oz fresh bean sprouts

1/2 Thai bird chili, minced (or 3/4 tsp siracha sauce)

1 tbsp sugar

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tsp grated fresh ginger

juice of 2 limes

2 tbsp olive oil

kosher salt to taste

1/2 cup unsalted roasted peanuts (for garnish)

Put melon, herbs, sprouts and chili in a bowl.

Make a dressing: Dissolve sugar in 2 tbsp warm water. Whisk in garlic, ginger, lime and oil.

Dress salad, season with salt, then toss. Arrange on plate and sprinkle with peanuts.