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Watermelon Tomato Salad

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Between my Costco trip last weekend, our garden, and this huge batch of tomatoes delivered in our farm box today, we’re overflowing with tomatoes!

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I needed to use some up quick with dinner and was craving something cool and hydrating since today’s high was 106 degrees of dry heat. I decided to experiment with a sweet and spicy meal salad using watermelon, my favorite fruit and so perfect on a hot summer day. This salad is a little daring with spicy chili paste, but it’s also sweet and refreshing while being hearty and filling with the addition of chopped tempeh.

Watermelon Tomato Salad

  • 3 cups of diced watermelon
  • 3 cups of chopped tomato
  • 8 oz. package of tempeh, chopped (or 1 cup of shelled hemp seeds)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 2 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 tsp. chili pepper paste or to taste

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl and serve. Makes 4-6 servings.

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I used Amore Chili Pepper Paste, it’s vegan friendly and stores in the fridge for a long time which is good because a little goes a long way.

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The salad is a colorful work of refreshing art, perfect after a hot day.

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The tomatoes and watermelon add a cool and crisp texture while the herbs and chili paste slide in flare.

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Comments

  1. This sounds terrific! I have to find that paste! I’m loving the watermelon base in this with all of the other ingrdients! Very nice!