WATERMELON SALAD

This gorgeous watermelon and cucumber salad is a refreshing addition to any big spread! Add a good pinch of chilli flakes for fresh, sweet, and spicy spin.

Prep:
30 minutes
Cook:
Serves:
8-10

Ingredients

1 red onion, thinly sliced

1 teaspoon sea salt

1 teaspoon sugar

¼ cup white wine vinegar

3cm piece ginger, peeled and finely grated

2 tablespoons maple syrup

2 limes, grated zest and juice

¼ watermelon

1 cucumber

2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Method

Put the onion in a bowl, mix with the salt, sugar and vinegar and set aside to soften for 20 mins, stirring occasionally

Mix together the ginger, maple syrup, lime zest and juice

Remove and discard the rind from the watermelon and cut the flesh into bite-sized cubes

Cut the cucumber in quarters lengthwise, remove the seeds and cut into similar sized cubes as the watermelon. Toss with the dressing and season with salt and pepper

Put into a serving bowl and scatter over the strained, pickled red onions and toasted sesame seeds