Description
Sweet-Heat Watermelon Poke is a refreshing and spicy dish that combines the sweetness of watermelon with a kick of heat, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups watermelon, cubed
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cubed watermelon and sliced jalapeño.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, and lime juice.
- Pour the sauce over the watermelon and jalapeño mixture.
- Gently toss to combine, ensuring the watermelon is well coated.
- Fold in the chopped green onions and cilantro.
- Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled as a refreshing appetizer or side dish.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of jalapeño based on your heat preference.
- This dish is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- For added flavor, consider adding sesame seeds on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Sweet-Heat Watermelon Poke, watermelon salad, spicy watermelon, summer recipes