Cucumber and Watermelon Salad with Hoisin Lime Dressing
Brighten up your summer menu with this refreshing Cucumber and Watermelon Salad with Hoisin Lime Dressing! This vibrant dish combines the crisp crunch of cucumbers, the juicy sweetness of watermelon, and the aromatic lift of fresh mint, all drizzled with a tantalizing dressing made from hoisin sauce, lime juice, honey, and sesame oil. Perfectly balanced with a hint of rice vinegar and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds, this salad is a delightful fusion of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s an easy, crowd-pleasing side dish or appetizer that’s perfect for barbecues, picnics, or light lunches. Serve this Asian-inspired summer salad to wow your guests while keeping it healthy and delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups (diced into 1-inch cubes) Watermelon
- 2 medium (sliced into thin half-moons) Cucumber
- 0.25 cup (loosely packed, chopped) Fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1.5 teaspoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Rice vinegar
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
Prepare the watermelon by dicing it into 1-inch cubes and set aside in a large mixing bowl.
Slice the cucumbers into thin half-moons and add them to the bowl with the watermelon.
Chop the fresh mint leaves and sprinkle them over the watermelon and cucumber mixture.
In a small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together hoisin sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and salt until smooth and well combined.
Pour the hoisin lime dressing over the watermelon and cucumber mixture, tossing gently to coat all the pieces evenly.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish or individual plates and garnish with toasted sesame seeds.
Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer or a side dish for summer meals. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
136 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.2 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 256 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.7 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.8 g | ||
| Protein | 2.3 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 47 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 359 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
