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Recipe: Vegan watermelon 'tuna' salad

A sustainable summer salad with juicy watermelon in the starring role

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  • place PRE 25 minutes
  • place COOK 45 minutes
  • place SERVES 4 - 6
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Marinating and baking the watermelon gives it tuna-like texture.


Method:

  • Heat your oven to 180°C.

  • Slice off theskin from the watermelon and cut the flesh into slices about 2 - 3cm thick or into 2 – 3cm cubes, Cut the slices into smaller rectangles.

  • Prepare the marinade by blending all the ingredients together in a food processor or high-speed blender.

  • Pour half the marinade on the watermelon and mix to coat.

  • Line a baking tray with baking parchment and place the slices on the tray in a single layer.

  • Bake the watermelon for 45 minutes. Turn the slices midway.

  • Once the watermelon has cooked, place the slices in a large bowl with the remaining marinade. Stir well to coat the slices, cover and refrigerate for at least a day.

  • To serve the salad, combine the salad ingredients in a large bowl or on a platter. Top with the watermelon ‘tuna’ slices.

  • Cut the seaweed sheet into thin strips and scatter over the salad with the the seeds.

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Ingredients

½ medium watermelon
For the marinade:
2 tbsp wine vinegar
6 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp tahini
Juice of ½ lime
2 tsp salt
2tbsp sesame oil
2 spring onions
1 tbsp sriracha sauce
1 clove garlic
1 tsp chilli flakes

To serve:
180g salad leaves (approx)
100g edamame beans
5 radishes, in a variety of colours if you can find them, thinly sliced
Handful of micro greens /edible flowers (optional)
3 spring onions, sliced thinly
Juice of ½ lime
1 tbsp of sesame seeds
1 sheet of seaweed

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