Watermelon Shiso Salad

• servings: 5 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

4 cups cubed seedless watermelon (cut into 1 inch cubes, or less)

1 cup diced cucumber

3 scallions, cut thin, at a diagonal

¼ cup chopped cilantro

salt and pepper to taste

few slices jalapeño (optional)

2 shiso leaves, stacked, rolled and cut into thin ribbons – Optional-for garnishing

1-2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds for garnishing

½ teaspoon very finely minced ginger (or use ginger paste)

1 ½ tablespoons fresh lime juice

1 ½ tablespoons honey or agave

1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

2 teaspoons shoyu, soy sauce or GF liquid amino acids

Directions

Place watermelon, cucumber, scallions, and cilantro in a medium bowl.

Mix dressing ingredients together in a small bowl then pour over watermelon salad.

Gently toss. Taste for salt, adding a little salt and pepper to taste.

Garnish with jalapeño, shiso ribbons and toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 cup
• Calories: 74
• Total Fat: 1.5 g
• Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Sodium: 3.2 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 16 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.7 g
• Total Sugars: 13.4 g
• Protein: 1 g