Step 1

1 Whisk together the chile pepper, garlic, lime juice, fish sauce, oil, brown sugar and shallot in a large mixing bowl until combined

Step 2

2 Reserve 1/2 cup of the vinaigrette separately

Step 3

3 Add the watermelon, mango, peaches, cucumber

Step 4

4 Thai basil and mint to the bowl with most of the dressing; gently toss to coat

Step 5

5 Scatter the peanuts over the surface of the salad and serve right away along with the reserved dressing