![](https://assets.isu.pub/document-structure/200518234538-a1463a3a032008087f8164896ff94424/v1/083d459da87d3bb8f8d80ab2d48cca78.jpg?width=720&quality=85%2C50)
2 minute read
RECIPE4HEALTH
Vegan Summer Salad
Refreshing seasonal watermelon replaces seared ahi tuna in this creative, flavor-packed dish
Advertisement
Whether you’ve just gone meatless, are trying to cut down on animal products, or are a long-term vegan, you can create beautiful, tasty recipes that are simple to make. Here’s a perfect one for summer, excerpted with permission from Plants Only Kitchen by Gaz Oakley.
m a k e i t !
RECIPE BY GAZ OAKLEY
Seared Watermelon ‘Tuna’ Salad Serves 8
When marinated, watermelon takes on the texture of tuna. The taste is unexpected and exquisite! Make sure to get a nice caramelization on the “tuna” before serving.
1 medium watermelon, peeled and cut into 1-inch thick steaks 1 Tbs. sea salt Vegetable oil, for frying
MARINADE 2 tsp. tahini 6 Tbs. soy sauce (or tamari for GF) 2 Tbs. rice vinegar Juice of ½ lime 1 tsp. dried chili flakes 1 garlic clove 1 Tbs. Sriracha sauce 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled 2 spring onions (scallions) 3 Tbs. sesame oil
SALAD ½ cucumber, cut into batons 5 spring onions (scallions), finely sliced 1 cup sugar snap peas, finely sliced length-ways 10.5 oz. rice noodles, cooked according to the packet Handful of Thai basil leaves
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F, and line a deep baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange watermelon steaks in single layer on baking sheet, lightly salt, and bake 1 hour, or until tender.
2. Meanwhile, combine marinade ingredients in blender. Remove watermelon from the oven. (It will shrink down and have a lovely, deep red color.)
3. Pour marinade over cooked watermelon. Allow watermelon to cool, then place in fridge to marinate at least 2 hours. When watermelon has marinated, toss salad ingredients together with a few tablespoons of watermelon marinade.
4. Heat non-stick frying pan over high heat. Add a little oil, and sear watermelon steaks 2 minutes each side. Divide noodle salad among four plates, and top with sliced watermelon to serve. Per serving: 380 cal; 6g prot; 7g total fat (1g sat fat); 80g carb; 0mg chol; 1,110mg sod; 4g fiber; 37g sugar
London-based chef Gaz Oakley, 26, is the author of three books on vegan cooking, including his latest cookbook, Plants Only Kitchen (Quadrille, 2020). His YouTube channel, avantgardevegan, has more than 1 million subscribers. Visit him at avantgardevegan.com.
![](https://assets.isu.pub/document-structure/200518234538-a1463a3a032008087f8164896ff94424/v1/59ac147a24fd1706e5f045f6ef6fbc8b.jpg?width=720&quality=85%2C50)
![](https://assets.isu.pub/document-structure/200518234538-a1463a3a032008087f8164896ff94424/v1/5a6751edc6ca062b3d0c6109dc027bbd.jpg?width=720&quality=85%2C50)
![](https://assets.isu.pub/document-structure/200518234538-a1463a3a032008087f8164896ff94424/v1/aaf35ab814fe13a330207a09b7f82199.jpg?width=720&quality=85%2C50)
![](https://assets.isu.pub/document-structure/200518234538-a1463a3a032008087f8164896ff94424/v1/a08f43c4671b1cf6ef608a6854a172aa.jpg?width=720&quality=85%2C50)
![](https://assets.isu.pub/document-structure/200518234538-a1463a3a032008087f8164896ff94424/v1/a3aa6910f38158ef86be3bc84aaadaaf.jpg?width=720&quality=85%2C50)
![](https://assets.isu.pub/document-structure/200518234538-a1463a3a032008087f8164896ff94424/v1/f32542a5f1554e69b0e47b41aa342dc2.jpg?width=720&quality=85%2C50)
![](https://assets.isu.pub/document-structure/200518234538-a1463a3a032008087f8164896ff94424/v1/ac22b038406e3225f5e002a04de2e9cc.jpg?width=720&quality=85%2C50)
![](https://assets.isu.pub/document-structure/200518234538-a1463a3a032008087f8164896ff94424/v1/216fb0aaed79a4a63b771822f8ddb34b.jpg?width=720&quality=85%2C50)
What a difference a week makes!
![](https://assets.isu.pub/document-structure/200518234538-a1463a3a032008087f8164896ff94424/v1/10f08414d04b6cb4f95205348bd5572f.jpg?width=720&quality=85%2C50)
![](https://assets.isu.pub/document-structure/200518234538-a1463a3a032008087f8164896ff94424/v1/60121fb2c57c945f0f638bc47197aca1.jpg?width=720&quality=85%2C50)
![](https://assets.isu.pub/document-structure/200518234538-a1463a3a032008087f8164896ff94424/v1/80f972c3482b2967cd0c2421c4c0e381.jpg?width=720&quality=85%2C50)
![](https://assets.isu.pub/document-structure/200518234538-a1463a3a032008087f8164896ff94424/v1/5fc537985b0fe44a467dc96f947180ad.jpg?width=720&quality=85%2C50)
![](https://assets.isu.pub/document-structure/200518234538-a1463a3a032008087f8164896ff94424/v1/d60c87dca30a8e0041fb383fa645aae0.jpg?width=720&quality=85%2C50)
A week ago, it was a s t r e t c h for her just to think about yoga.
What you thought was impossible… can be possible.
Solgar ® N o. 7 increases mobility, fl exibility, and range of motion. * Even better, it shows improvement in joint comfort within 7 days. 1* One small capsule once daily.