Bitter Melon Salad

🛒 Ingredients

• Bitter Melon 200 g · 34 kcal
• Red Onion 25 g · 10 kcal
• Cherry Tomatoes 75 g · 14 kcal
• Fresh Mint 5 g · 2 kcal
• Fresh Cilantro 5 g · 1 kcal
• Roasted Peanuts 15 g · 85 kcal
• Lime Juice 15 g · 4 kcal
• Rice Vinegar 15 g · 3 kcal
• Soy Sauce 15 g · 8 kcal
• Garlic 3 g · 4 kcal
• Red Chili 5 g · 2 kcal
• Sesame Oil 5 g · 45 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cut the bitter melon in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds and white pith using a spoon, then thinly slice it into crescent moons.
2. Place the sliced bitter melon in a bowl, sprinkle generously with salt, and let it sit for 15 minutes to draw out bitterness.
3. After 15 minutes, thoroughly rinse the bitter melon under cold running water and squeeze out any excess liquid; pat dry.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, minced garlic, minced red chili, and sesame oil to make the dressing.
5. In a large bowl, combine the prepared bitter melon, thinly sliced red onion, cherry tomatoes, fresh mint leaves, and fresh cilantro.
6. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until everything is well combined and coated.
7. Garnish with crushed roasted peanuts just before serving for added crunch and flavor.