Thai Watermelon Lime Peanut Prawn Salad

A refreshing and vibrant summer salad featuring watermelon, prawns, and a zesty lime dressing. Ideal for a light lunch or as a side dish at a barbecue.

By @emthenutritionist

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Cook time: 10 minutes

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 tsp honey
• 1 lime juice and zest
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp garlic granules
• 0.5 tsp chilli paste
• 1 tsp fresh mint
• 1 tbsp fresh coriander
• 2 spring onions finely sliced
• 1 avocado diced
• 0.25 cucumber deseeded and diced
• 350 g watermelon diced
• 200 g cooked prawns
• 1 tbsp roasted salted peanuts

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice and zest, fish sauce, sesame oil, garlic granules, and chilli paste.
2. Add the chopped fresh mint, coriander, and sliced spring onions to the dressing and mix well.
3. In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the diced avocado, cucumber, diced watermelon, and cooked prawns.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss lightly to coat.
5. Scatter the chopped roasted salted peanuts over the top and serve immediately or chill for 10 minutes.