Refreshing Thai Watermelon & Peach Salad Recipe

Thai-Inspired Watermelon & Peach Salad

Thai-Inspired Watermelon & Peach Salad

Prep: 20 mins | Cook: PT0S | Total: 25 mins | Serves: 4 - 6 serving(s) | Cuisine: Asian Cuisine, Southeast Asian Cuisine, Thai Cuisine, South America Travel Cuisine, Chile Cuisine
You might see a fancy fruit salad on a bistro menu, but those often rely on heavy syrups or lack a real punch. Making this Thai-Inspired Watermelon & Peach Salad at home means we can balance that natural sweetness with a bold, salty kick that you just can't find in a pre-packaged bowl. Plus, it costs a fraction of the restaurant price to assemble. We get a vibrant mix of textures by pairing juicy watermelon chunks with ripe peaches. The magic happens in the dressing, where fresh lime juice and fish sauce create that classic Southeast Asian savory-sweet contrast. We add a bit of heat with serrano peppers and sambal oelek to keep things interesting. A handful of aromatic basil and sliced scallions bring everything together for a refreshing side dish. This Thai-Inspired Watermelon & Peach Salad takes only twenty minutes to prep, so you can spend more time relaxing. Grab your favorite melon baller and get ready to toss these zesty flavors together.

Thai-Inspired Watermelon & Peach Salad

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon sambal oelek
  • 1 teaspoon peeled ginger, finely grated
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 2 thinly sliced scallions
  • 1/2 serrano pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves (Thai or Italian), thinly sliced, with extra whole leaves for garnish
  • 6 cups seedless watermelon, cubed or scooped into balls
  • 2 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced into 1/2" pieces
  • 1/2 cup crushed dry roasted peanuts, plus extra for garnish

Instructions

Step 1

Grab a large mixing bowl and whisk together your lime juice, sambal oelek, grated ginger, and fish sauce. Keep whisking until the sauce looks smooth and the flavors are well combined. Now, stir in your sliced scallions, fresh chile, and basil leaves. Give everything a gentle toss so the herbs are evenly coated in that zesty dressing.

Step 2

Gently fold your cubed watermelon and sliced peaches into the dressing until every piece is glistening and well-coated. Stir in most of the peanuts, being careful not to bruise the fruit. Finish the dish by scattering the remaining peanuts and a few fresh basil leaves over the top for a pop of color. Serve it up right away while the fruit is still chilled and crisp.

Nutrition Information

calories: 223 Calories
fat: 10 g
carbohydrate: 27 g
protein: 8 g
fiber: 5 g
sugar: 27 g

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My Tip

Chill your watermelon and peaches in the fridge for an hour before tossing them with the dressing. This keeps the fruit crisp and refreshing, preventing the lime juice and fish sauce from softening the fruit too quickly.

Leftovers

Keep any leftovers in a glass bowl in the fridge for up to two days. Since the fresh fruit releases juices over time, we recommend serving this chilled rather than reheating it to keep those flavors bright and crisp.

Make It Your Own

Swap the fish sauce for a splash of soy sauce or vegan "no-fish" sauce to make this salad vegetarian-friendly. You'll keep that salty, savory depth while keeping the dish plant-based.

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