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Watermelon & Fresh Coconut Salad with Thai Dressing, Mint and Basil
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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 Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: salad, first course
Cuisine: American, Thai
Keyword: Thai watermelon & coconut Salad, watermelon salad
Servings: 4 servings

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 175mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 682IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg