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Watermelon Salad with Fried Shallots and Fish Sauce: A Fresh Delight!

A refreshing watermelon salad topped with crispy fried shallots and a tangy fish sauce dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups watermelon cubed
  • 1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves chopped
  • 1/4 cup fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup shallots thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the cubed watermelon, sliced red onion, chopped mint, and chopped cilantro. Gently toss to mix the ingredients evenly.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar until the sugar is dissolved. Pour this dressing over the watermelon mixture and toss gently to coat.
  3. In a skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the sliced shallots and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-5 minutes. Remove the shallots with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Season with a pinch of salt.
  4. Serve the watermelon salad in bowls, topped with the crispy fried shallots. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

  • For a spicy kick, add sliced jalapeños or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes to the salad.
  • Substitute the fish sauce with soy sauce for a vegetarian version, and consider adding toasted sesame seeds for extra flavor.

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