Watermelon, green apple and lime salad from Ottolenghi Simple (page 40) by Yotam Ottolenghi

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    See recipe for green-skinned apple suggestion.

  • jennifer_xbcn2s on March 01, 2026

    It is a beautiful looking salad - wish I took a photo. Although refreshing and perfect for hot weather (lime gives a nice kick), my party of 4 adults, 2 teenagers, 1 tween and 2 kindergarteners cannot finish this portion ( I suspect if I serve only watermelon straight up, they would have no issue finishing). Hence am unlikely to make again. If I make again, I will add roasted peanuts - somehow I expect peanuts with lemongrass in my salads. Mixing the salad just before serving is also a workflow I do not prefer.

  • rmardel on September 23, 2024

    This salad was very popular at a potluck and it all disappeared, which I suppose was good, because I found it slightly underwhelming. Probably depends on the quality of the watermelon and the apple though, which may have been the source of my disappointment.

  • Anea25 on October 10, 2023

    Fresh and flavorful salad. Great for very hot weather. Needs to be made at the Last minute otherxise it gets very mushy

  • shylastrath on September 07, 2022

    Made half a recipe with 1 T. preserved lemon subbed for lemongrass. Also did not toast the mustard seeds. Will make again!

  • Ganga108 on March 02, 2022

    This salad - we love it. It has the flair of S. E. Asia with lemongrass, lime, mint and coriander.

  • MissKoo on June 30, 2021

    A superb refreshing summer salad -- especially when our temperatures have been around 110-115 degrees! Really good and crispy watermelon is key. Parsley substituted for cilantro because one guest can't eat cilantro and the flavors were still amazing.

  • kitchen_chick on July 12, 2019

    Love this salad - so fresh and perfect for summer! The tart apples and lime make this work. The lemongrass adds a lovely citrus-y depth, but IMO it'll still be tasty without it. I agree that it's best to mix the fruit and dressing right before serving; however, it does hold up as leftovers. The one thing I don't get is why the recipe calls for 3 limes to get 2 tsp of zest and 3 Tbs of lime juice. I can get all that from one lime.

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