CUCUMBER AND WATERMELON SALAD W/ HOISIN-LIME DRESS

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Cucumber and Watermelon Salad w/ Hoisin-Lime Dress image

A Vietnamese-style salad that makes a refreshing accompaniment to any kind of barbecued meat.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Fruit Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 large english cucumber, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 3 cups)
3 c watermelon, seeded, 1/2-inch cubes
3 1/2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
3 Tbsp hoisin sauce
1/4 c fresh cilantro, chopped
2 Tbsp fresh mint, chopped
1/3 c lightly salted dry-roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • 1. 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.
  • 2. 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.
  • 3. Serve immediately.

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