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Watermelon, Thai Basil and Mint Salad

By OcadoLife
A celebration of the juicy, refreshing fruit, this Watermelon, Thai Basil and Mint Salad has been expertly infused with vibrant Vietnamese influences by chef and author Thuy Diem Pham: “Watermelon is so versatile. Some…
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Ingredients

10 total
  • 1kg watermelon, cut into 2.5 cm cubes
  • 1 small red onion, finely sliced
  • 1 (25g) pack Thai basil, chopped
  • 50ml fish sauce
  • 50ml pomegranate molasses, plus extra for drizzling
  • 50ml roasted sesame oil
  • 2 tsp roasted garlic paste or 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 3 mint sprigs, leaves picked
  • 1 red chilli, finely sliced (optional)
  • 50g crispy fried onions

Method

3 steps

  1. Step 1

    In a large bowl, combine the watermelon, red onion and Thai basil.

  2. Step 2

    Mix together the fish sauce, pomegranate molasses, sesame oil and garlic, then pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is well coated.

  3. Step 3

    To serve, add an extra drizzle of pomegranate molasses and top with the mint leaves, sliced chilli (if using) and crispy fried onions.