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Watermelon with Lime Dressing and Peanuts

Name: Watermelon with Lime Dressing and Peanuts
Cuisine: thai
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice; 1 Tbsp. fish sauce; 1 1/2 tsp. sugar; 2 sprigs basil, plus leaves for serving; 1/2 (6-lb.) baby seedless watermelon, rind removed, flesh cut into irregular bite-size pieces (about 6 cups); 1/4 cup salted, dry-roasted peanuts; 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; Flaky sea salt

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Stir lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and 1 Tbsp. water in a large bowl until sugar is dissolved. Lightly crush 2 basil sprigs by scrunching up in your hand and add to dressing along with watermelon; toss gently until coated.
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Transfer watermelon salad to a platter, leaving basil sprigs behind. Top with peanuts and basil leaves, drizzle with oil, and season with salt.

Recipes sourced from Epicurious.com.

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