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Mango watermelon salad, cut and ready-to-eat.

In the hot Mumbai summertime, it is refreshing to eat cool watermelon and it is cool to eat refreshing mango. I like mango and I love watermelon, so I decided to have them together. I found that they complement each other well.

The mangoes give it a rich and sweet taste, the watermelon keeps it cool, the basil brings in a hint of freshness, and the peanuts provide a satisfying crunch. I hope you make this yourself and like it!

Ingredients

  • 1 mango
  • ½ watermelon
  • 15 salted peanuts
  • 3 basil leaves
  • A pinch of chaat masala
  • A bit of black pepper powder
  • A sprinkle of red chilli powder

Directions

  1. Slice the watermelon into thin triangles.
  2. Add a pinchful of chaat masala and black pepper on the watermelon triangles.
  3. Dice the mango into small dice.
  4. Sprinkle red chilli powder on the mango dice.
  5. Break the peanuts into halves and distribute across the plate.
  6. Tear the basil leaves and spread all over.
  7. Bon appétit !

Let me know if you tried this recipe! Send pictures of how it turned out! Did you like it? Did you make some changes to the recipe? Feel free to share your own recipes with me as well!