We’re presenting you with yet another fresh side salad that’s sure to steal the show at your next gathering. With these well-liked ingredients, our melon salad will be a definite hit.

SERVES 5 // COOKING TIME 15 min

INGREDIENTS
For the dressing
½ cup mint
1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
3 cm ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
1 red chilli, halved lengthways
Juice of 3 limes
1 shallot, finely sliced
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
For the salad
4 cups cubed watermelon
3 cups cubed spanspek
½ cup basil
½ cup coriander
¼ cup micro basil leaves
2 tbsp peanuts, roasted

METHOD
For the dressing
1. Mix together all ingredients and set aside.
For the salad
1. Arrange ingredients on a platter. Drizzle with dressing.