SPICY THAI-INSPIRED NOODLE WATERMELON SALAD

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Spicy Thai-Inspired Noodle Watermelon Salad image

Our county is famous for its fabulous Green River melons. While you won't find this unique and refreshing salad at the county fair, it's definitely our favorite way to eat watermelon all summer long! -Carmell Childs, Orangeville, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4-1/2 cups cubed watermelon, divided
1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
3 tablespoons fish sauce or soy sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
7 ounces uncooked stir-fry rice noodles
1-1/2 cups julienned carrots
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
3 tablespoons minced fresh mint
1-1/4 cups salted peanuts, chopped
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • Place 2 cups watermelon in a blender; cover and puree until smooth. Press through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl; discard pulp. Pour 1 cup juice into a small saucepan (save any remaining juice for another use). Add chili sauce, fish sauce, lime juice and ginger to saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is slightly thickened, 20-25 minutes. Remove from heat. Refrigerate until cooled., Meanwhile, prepare noodles according to package directions; rinse with cold water and drain well. Place noodles in a large bowl. Add carrots, red onion, cilantro, mint and remaining 2-1/2 cups watermelon. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Serve with peanuts and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 721mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

yunus alam
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I can't wait to try this salad with different fruits and vegetables.


Clark Bianca
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or shrimp.


Rosnay Ahmed
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I'm always looking for new and exciting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill.


Ahmed maher
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


mirhia valencia
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The rice noodles in this salad are a great alternative to traditional pasta.


John Stephen
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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but I found this salad to be just the right amount of spicy.


Abel Saravia
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Rachel Waters
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I love how customizable this salad is. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my own tastes.


Colby Boglin
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The dressing for this salad is amazing. I could drink it!


Khalilullah Ahmadzai
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I've never had a salad like this before, but it was delicious!


Pam Green
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This salad is perfect for summer cookouts and potlucks.


Sehat Khan
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I'm not usually a fan of watermelon in salads, but this one is really good.


ThatStandardGamer
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This salad is so easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover watermelon.


Nedu Jeffrey
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I love the crunch of the peanuts and the freshness of the mint in this salad.


Shahmeer Shah
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The watermelon in this salad is so refreshing and adds a nice sweetness to balance out the spiciness of the dressing.


Aarosh Lalu
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


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This dish was a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors and textures.