GRILLED WATERMELON SALAD WITH LIME MANGO DRESSING AND CORNBREAD CROUTONS
Grilling watermelon caramelizes the sweetness of the fruit, and the char gives just a hint of smoky flavor.
Provided by JJ Johnson
Categories Summer Salad Backyard BBQ Watermelon Cornmeal Chile Pepper Date Ricotta Mango Juneteenth
Yield 6-8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- For the dressing:
- Put all of the ingredients except the oil in a blender. Blend on high. After the ingredients are blended, slowly add the oil and continue to blend until the mixture is thickened and emulsified. (Makes 1 cup.)
- For the salad:
- Heat a grill pan to medium-high heat. Drizzle the watermelon slices with just enough oil to thinly coat and place them on the hot grill.
- Grill each side of the watermelon slices for about 2 minutes, until charred. Transfer to a plate and season with salt.
- Remove the rind and dice the grilled watermelon into large cubes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Toss the pumpkin seeds with the cayenne, sugar, and 2 teaspoons oil and place on a small baking sheet. Roast for 6 to 10 minutes, until golden.
- Brush the cornbread cubes with the melted butter and place in a single layer on a baking sheet. Put in the oven along with the pumpkin seeds and bake for 10 minutes, turning halfway with a flexible spatula. Remove from the oven when the croutons are toasted and golden.
- Toss the watermelon, shiso, dates, and chile in the bowl with ¼ cup Lime Mango Dressing (reserve remaining dressing for another use). Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Add the cornbread croutons and toss very gently to combine without breaking the croutons. Spoon the salad onto a large platter and garnish with the pumpkin seeds and cheese.
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Mahim Hossin
[email protected]I highly recommend this salad. It's delicious, easy to make, and a great way to use up leftover watermelon.
Cephas Wesley
[email protected]This is the perfect salad to take to a potluck or barbecue.
Fausto Sanchez
[email protected]The combination of flavors in this salad is amazing. The watermelon is sweet, the lime-mango dressing is tangy, and the cornbread croutons are crunchy.
kusasira Immaclate
[email protected]This salad is a great way to change up your usual summer salad routine.
SHARAF Al_ddeen
[email protected]I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover watermelon.
Muhammad Abdulrahman
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and delicious. It's the perfect summer side dish.
Edessa Cochado
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of watermelon, but I loved this salad. The dressing and croutons really make it.
Haroon Gujjar
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.
Emon Ahmed
[email protected]I'm definitely going to be making this salad again this summer.
X sayek
[email protected]This salad is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. You can add more or less spice, or swap out the mango for another fruit like pineapple or papaya.
Mariah Ehlers
[email protected]The cornbread croutons add a nice crunch to the salad. They're also a great way to use up leftover cornbread.
gavin henry
[email protected]The lime-mango dressing is the perfect complement to the grilled watermelon. It's tangy, sweet, and a little bit spicy.
John Hatsios
[email protected]The grilled watermelon is the star of this show. It's sweet and juicy, with a slightly smoky flavor from the grill.
Erick Herrera
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the combination of sweet watermelon, tangy lime-mango dressing, and crunchy cornbread croutons.
EFE ULKER
[email protected]This grilled watermelon salad is a refreshing and unique dish that is perfect for a summer party or barbecue.