Spicy Heirloom Tomato, Tomatillo & Watermelon Salad

Brighten your table with this zesty salad featuring heirloom tomatoes, tangy tomatillos, sweet watermelon, creamy avocado, and a spicy Fresno chili-lime dressing, garnished with fresh herbs.

Recipe Information

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8 servings

Ingredients

1 Fresno chile pepper with seeds, trimmed and coarsely chopped*

3 cloves garlic, peeled

½ teaspoon flaky sea salt, plus additional to taste

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar

1 teaspoon fish sauce

3 cups (¾-inch-cubed) watermelon

4 medium heirloom tomatoes, quartered

6 tomatillos, husked, washed and quartered

2 ripe avocados, seeded, peeled and cubed

Coarse black pepper, to taste

Fresno chile pepper, thinly sliced into rings; for garnish

Fresh mint, for garnish

Fresh basil, for garnish

Directions

For dressing, use a mortar and pestle to grind chopped Fresno chili, garlic and ½ teaspoon salt until a coarse paste forms. Transfer to a small bowl. Whisk in lime juice, brown sugar and fish sauce; set aside.
For salad, in a large bowl, place watermelon, tomatoes, tomatillos and avocados. Drizzle with dressing; gently toss to coat. Season to taste with additional flaky sea salt and coarse black pepper. Transfer to a large serving platter. Garnish with sliced Fresno chile, mint and fresh basil, if desired. Serve immediately.

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*Note: Chile peppers contain volatile oils that can burn your skin and eyes. When working with Fresno peppers, wear protective gloves.

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