Vegetarian Melon Salad: Easy, Refreshing & Healthy Recipe

Vegetarian melon salad is a fresh, easy-to-make dish perfect for hot summer days. With green melon as the main ingredient, this salad is not only delicious but also very healthy. Let “Sổ Tay Món Ăn” (Cookbook) guide you through making this vegetarian melon salad to add to your family’s menu.

Ingredients

• 2 green melons
• Basil
• Roasted peanuts
• Shallots, lime, chili, fish sauce, salt, sugar

Instructions

Prepare the Melon

Cut the melon in half, scoop out the seeds, and slice thinly. Toss the melon with 1 teaspoon of salt and let it sit for 5-10 minutes to soften. Then rinse thoroughly and squeeze dry.

Thinly sliced green melon for salad

Make the Salad Dressing

Mince chili and garlic, then mix with fish sauce according to a 1 fish sauce : 1 sugar : 2 lime juice ratio. This dressing is crucial for a flavorful salad.

Assemble the Salad

Add the dressing to the prepared melon and mix well. Sauté some shallots in oil until fragrant, then drizzle evenly over the melon. Finally, add chopped basil and roasted peanuts, mix again, and season to taste. Enjoy this vegetarian melon salad with grilled rice crackers.

Finished vegetarian melon salad, ready to serve

Health Benefits

Vegetarian melon salad is not only delicious but also offers many health benefits. Melon helps cool the body, detoxify, and is excellent for the digestive system. Additionally, peanuts and basil provide essential vitamins and minerals.

More Suggestions

If you want to try other salads, check out how to make pomelo and dried squid salad for more options for your family meals.

Vegetarian melon salad topped with fresh basil and roasted peanuts

Conclusion

Vegetarian melon salad is a simple dish that offers delightful flavor and numerous health benefits. Try this recipe now to enrich your family’s menu. Don’t forget to share and follow “Sổ Tay Món Ăn” (Cookbook) for more exciting recipes!