Grilled Watermelon Salad with Chili-Lime Vinaigrette


grilled watermelon salad recipe
grilled watermelon salad photo by carmen troesser

This fresh salad balances sweet, tart, salty, spicy and fresh.


Ingredients


  • 1 small seedless watermelon, peeled and cut in 1-inch-thick slices

  • ½ cup plus 2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided

  • ½ tsp. kosher salt

  • 1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

  • 1/8 tsp. cumin

  • 1/8 tsp. paprika

  • ¼ cup lime juice

  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced

  • 1 Tbsp. honey

  • 1 garlic clove, minced

  • 8 oz. arugula

  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced

  • ¼ cup minced mint



Preparation

• Prepare a grill for high, indirect heat. 

• Brush the watermelon slices with 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with the salt, pepper, cumin and paprika. Grill just until browned and marked on both sides. Dice the grilled watermelon. 

• In a small bowl, make the dressing by whisking together the lime juice, jalapeno, honey, garlic and the remaining ½ cup olive oil.

• In large bowl, combine the watermelon, arugula, feta, red onion and mint. Drizzle the dressing over the salad to taste and toss to coat.