Description
A simple, delicious Watermelon Salad with a sesame- lime dressing, cucumbers, cilantro and scallions, finished with optional shiso ribbons. A great vegan substitute for ahi poke salad.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon (cut into 1 inch cubes, or less)
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 3 scallions, cut thin, at a diagonal
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- salt and pepper to taste
- few slices jalapeño ( optional)
- 2 shiso leaves, stacked, rolled and cut into thin ribbons – Optional-for garnishing
- 1–2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds for garnishing
Sesame Lime Dressing
- 1/2 teaspoon very finely minced ginger ( or use ginger paste)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey or agave
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons shoyu, soy sauce or GF liquid amino acids
Instructions
Place watermelon, cucumber, scallions, and cilantro in a medium bowl.
Mix dressing ingredients together in a small bowl then pour over watermelon salad.
Gently toss. Taste for salt, adding a little salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish with jalapeño, shiso ribbons and toasted sesame seeds.
Notes
Serve this on its own as a refreshing salad, or create a vegan “Poke” Bowl, serving it over rice with avocado, greens and edamame.
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