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Grilled Watermelon Salad

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Grilled Watermelon Salad

Grilled watermelon is a tasty addition to fruit salad.

Seasons:springsummerautumnwinter

Ingredients

  1. 1 pound honeydew melon, cut into small pieces
  2. 1/2 cup chopped mint
  3. 2 pounds watermelon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces receiving a few large pieces for grilling
  4. 2 cups arugula
  5. 1 cup feta cheese
  6. 1 cup red onion, diced
  7. For The Dressing:
  8. 3 cloves black garlic
  9. 3 tbsp black vinegar
  10. 3 tbsp olive oil
  11. 1 tbsp lime juice
  12. 1 tbsp mayo
  13. Salt and pepper to taste
  14. 8 oz grilled naan (to serve with salad)

Method

  1. Preheat the Egg to 500º using direct heat and a cast iron grate.
  2. Once the Egg is preheated, grill watermelon until grill marks form. about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the grill and allow to cool.
  3. For The Dressing: add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Cut the grilled watermelon 1/2-inch-thick slices. Add diced melon, mint, diced watermelon, arugula, feta, and onions to a large mixing bowl. Add dressing, mix well and serve. For class on 7/2/24, we served it with grilled naan, any bread works well with this salad.

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