Hot days call for hot food, and this spicy watermelon tomato salad is the perfect grilling side! A punchy ginger dressing ties it all together.
I hope you have lots of tomatoes. Why? Because I have a really great watermelon tomato salad for you! This one is completely different from Tuesdayās tomato salad ā itās really quick and full of spicy/sweet/savory/tangy flavor. You may recognize the gingery tamari-lime dressing from the cookbook and also from these rice bowls. Itās so perfect here because the contrasting flavors really make the sweetness of the watermelon pop. This is the salad that Iāll be eating until summer is over because itās just so delicious and refreshing.
Watermelon Tomato Salad Ingredients
And speaking of pop ā this one is a little spicy because, in my opinion, hot days call for hot food. I use jalapeƱo to spice this salad up, but you can add more or less jalapeƱo depending on your spice preference. I recommend not skimping too much because the cool watermelon and the creamy avocado help chill down the spice. Somewhat š
I finish the avocado, jalapeƱo, juicy watermelon & tomato combination with plenty of fresh basil and cashews for crunch. The tangy dressing mingles with the watermelon and tomato juices and really ties it all together.
Watermelon Tomato Salad Serving Suggestions
I love to serve this salad as a side dish with whatever Iām grilling, whether that be veggie burgers, black bean burgers, or corn on the cob. It would also be delicious with these stuffed peppers, stuffed poblanos, or jackfruit sandwiches!
Watermelon Tomato Salad
- 1 tablespoon tamari
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- Ā½ teaspoon minced ginger
- 3 heirloom tomatoes, sliced into wedges
- 5 cups cut watermelon (about 2-inch triangles)
- 1 thinly sliced jalapeƱo and/or a few Thai chiles
- 2 tablespoons Thai basil or regular basil
- 2 tablespoons toasted cashews
- Ā½ avocado, diced
- Sea salt, to taste, if desired
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, combine the tamari, lime juice, vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
- Arrange the tomatoes, watermelon, and jalapeƱos on a platter or in a shallow bowl. (This salad should not be served in a deep bowl because the flavorful juices will sink to the bottom.) Drizzle with the dressing and top with the basil, cashews, and avocado. Season to taste and serve with lime wedges.
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Outstanding!
I didnāt have tamari or soy sauce so I used
Hosin, and Serranos. I doubled the sauce.
A big hit it!
I am absolutely obsessed with your recipies. I can spend hours (making grocery list as I go) feeling like a kid looking at the Christmas catalog making a wish list lol.
Thank you, thank youā¦ my diet has improved tremendously and it feels great!
Iām so glad youāve been enjoying them!
Just made this and combined all ingredients with arugula, so delicious and nutritiousā¤ļø
Hello,
On the sweet corn gazpacho, do you use cooked or raw corn??
Love your recipes?
raw corn!
I made this for dinner tonight for my family (husband and boys ages 4, 2.5, and 1) ā everyone loved it! There flavors are addicting. My 4 year old especially loved it. Because of the little ones we omitted the jalapeƱos altogether so Iād love to make it again, with them, for an adult crowd.
Also, Jeanine, I just wanted to say ā Iāve been making your recipes for several years now and I really just recognized tonight how much joy I have when I begin plating your recipes. With all of the fresh, colorful ingredients your meals really become a work of art and itās so satisfying. Keep up the excellent work!
Hi Heather, aww, youāre so sweet, Iām so glad you and your family have been enjoying the recipes! Thank you so much for taking a minute to come let me know!
This recipe seems to be so unique and mouth-watering. I always keep hunting for healthy yet tasty recipes, thanks for sharing interesting flavors of recipes. Definitely going to try this.
What a pretty plate! Yum!
Tried this last night! Incredible! Used regular tomatoes from my garden and no avocado because they were $2.49 each!! Will be making this for company. Thank you for such a lovely dish.
Iām so glad you loved it!
Ok but what a genius idea! Anyway you can add watermelon to anything is a win in my book. And those photos, like wow. Iām in love. Thanks for the inspo.
a wonderful salad complement to the watermelon margarita, even though I donāt think Iāve ever paired the two, love the dressing too
Iām intrigued to try tomatoes and watermelon together!! Iāve never thought of that.
Tried this last night! Incredible! Used regular tomatoes from my garden and no avocado because they were $2.49 each!! Will be making this for company. Thank you for such a lovely dish.
Awwwā¦this is exactly what Iām craving right now. I have tons of heirlooms from the farmers market waiting for this!
This sounds like a summer BBQ must-have!
I swear Iām not a serial commenter but damn, girl your recipes are amAZZZzzzing! My husband works at a local private school that has a very large garden and heās been bringing home heirloom tomatoes by the bucketload. Pairing them with watermelon and jalapeƱo (!!!) and combining it with that salty/sweet/sour dressing is brilliant. Excellent, easy, healthy and very colorful dish. And now I maybe using raw jalapeƱos in my salads a little more oftenāthere is something about that lingering spice that takes it to the next level.
Ha ha, you can become a serial commenter, I would love that :). Iām so glad you loved this one!!