Ingredients
1/4 c. fresh lime juice
1 tbsp. sambal oelek
1 tsp. finely grated peeled ginger
1 tsp. fish sauce
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 serrano chile, thinly sliced
1/2 c. thinly sliced fresh Thai or Italian basil leaves, plus whole leaves for serving
6 c. seedless watermelon chunks or melon balls
2 ripe peaches, seeded and cut into 1/2" slices
1/2 c. dry roasted peanuts, crushed, plus more for serving
Preparation
Step 1In a large bowl, whisk lime juice, sambal oelek, ginger, and fish sauce. Stir in scallions, chile, and basil. Step 2Add watermelon, peaches, and peanuts and toss to coat. Sprinkle with more basil and peanuts and serve immediately.
Play around with the chiles based on what you can find at the grocery store. Jalapeños are a great and easily accessible substitute for serrano chiles, but Thai bird chiles would be an ideal swap. If you like heat, use the entire pepper; if you don’t, make sure to take out the seeds.
