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Watermelon & Fresh Coconut Salad with Thai Dressing, Mint and Basil

Watermelon & Coconut Salad with Thai Dressing

Keeping it simple - Crunch, Color and Flavor!
A wonderful and refreshing summer salad. Shaved Fresh Coconut is a must! 
See recipe: Zesty Thai Coconut Dressing
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups seedless watermelon rind removed cut into small tiangles
  • 2 cups fresh arugula leaves washed and dried
  • 1/4 cup cup radishes thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup shaved cucumbers (very thinly sliced)
  • 1/2 cup sunflower sprouts
  • 1/3 cup fresh coconut meat thinly shaved
  • 8 tablespoons Zesty Coconut Thai Dressing (see recipe)

Optional Garnishes:

  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil and fresh mint leaves
  • a few edible flowers

Instructions

  • On individual plates, add a portion of arugula in a mound. Add remaining ingredients around in a decorative pattern - tucking some ingredients in.
  • Chill the plates if making ahead.
    Drizzle with the Zesty Coconut Thai Dressing on top of each and add garnishes. Enjoy!

Notes

See recipe: Zesty Coconut Thai Dressing 
This recipe may not be reproduced without consent of its author, Karen Sheer.
COURSE: salad, first course
CUISINE: American, Thai
KEYWORDS: Thai watermelon & coconut Salad, watermelon salad
Nutrition Facts
Watermelon & Coconut Salad with Thai Dressing
Amount per Serving
Calories
89
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Sodium
 
400
mg
17
%
Potassium
 
175
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
 
13
g
4
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
9
g
10
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
682
IU
14
%
Vitamin C
 
10
mg
12
%
Calcium
 
31
mg
3
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.