Cucumber and Watermelon Salad With Hoisin-Lime Dressing

A Vietnamese-style salad that makes a refreshing accompaniment to any kind of barbecued meat.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 large English cucumbers, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 3 cups)
• 3  cups watermelon, seeded, 1/2-inch cubes
• 3 1⁄2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 3  tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1⁄4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2  tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped
• 1⁄3 cup  dry roasted peanuts, lightly salted, coarsely chopped

Directions

1. Combine cucumbers and watermelon in medium bowl.
2. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 15 minutes and up to 4 hours.
3. Drain; discard liquid.
4. Whisk lime juice and hoisin sauce in small bowl to blend.
5. Pour dressing over cucumber-watermelon mixture and toss gently.
6. Season salad to taste with pepper.
7. Sprinkle salad with cilantro, mint, and then peanuts.
8. Serve immediately.