CUCUMBER-WATERMELON SALAD

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Asian (hoisin sauce) and Mexican (jalapeño) combine in this bright summer salad, which takes advantage of a seasonal favorite, watermelon and the ever-reliable cucumber. Flat-leaf parsley adds specks of deep green, and pistachios add crunch.

Provided by Kim Severson

Categories easy, weekday, salads and dressings

Time 15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

4 cups watermelon, seeded and cut into generous 1/2-inch cubes
3 cups Asian or English cucumbers (about 2 large cucumbers), peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 teaspoons seeded and finely diced jalapeño, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
Black pepper
1/3 cup coarsely chopped lightly salted pistachios

Steps:

Combine melon and cucumber in a colander set over a medium bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
Transfer melon and cucumber to serving bowl. Whisk lime juice, hoisin sauce, jalapeño and salt in a small bowl and pour over cucumber and melon. Add parsley and toss gently. Add black pepper to taste and additional salt if needed. Sprinkle the salad with pistachios.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 83, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 247 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams