GRILLED WATERMELON SALAD WITH SWEET AND SPICY VINAIGRETTE

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Grilled Watermelon Salad with Sweet and Spicy Vinaigrette image

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (from 2 to 3 limes) plus zest of 1 lime
1/4 cup minced shallots (from 1 large)
3 tablespoons hot sauce, preferably Texas Pete
2 large garlic cloves, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons salted butter
1 cup pecan halves
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 small seedless watermelon
One 5- to 6-ounce box baby arugula
1 cup sliced strawberries
1/2 cup blueberries
4 ounces premium-quality blue cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup sliced scallions

Steps:

  • For the vinaigrette: Combine the oil, honey, lime juice, zest, shallots, hot sauce, garlic and salt and pepper in a bowl to make a sweet and spicy vinaigrette. Set aside.
  • For the salad: Line a baking sheet with wax paper and set aside. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Toss in the pecans and brown sugar, stirring to coat. Cook over medium heat until the sugar begins to caramelize, about 3 minutes. Spread out pecans on prepared baking sheet to cool.
  • Heat an outdoor gas grill to high or prepare a charcoal grill for high, direct-heat grilling. Trim the ends off the watermelon. Stand the watermelon on one cut end and cut in half, then cut each half in half again. Cut the quarters into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Brush the vinaigrette on both sides of the watermelon slices. Add the watermelon slices to the grill in a single layer and cook until warmed through and grill marks appear, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Cool the watermelon, then cut into cubes. (You won't use all the watermelon for the salad. Use as much as you like.)
  • Layer the arugula leaves, grilled watermelon, strawberries, blueberries, blue cheese, pecans, parsley and scallions in a salad bowl. Add vinaigrette and toss just before serving.

Chizoba Cynthia
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish.


Singer Waqas Musakhelvi Official
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This salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.


Box Tv428
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I'm always looking for new and interesting salads to try. This one definitely fits the bill! It's unique and delicious.


phina twigyi
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover watermelon. It's also a healthy and refreshing side dish.


raetherazor
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!


fazal jan
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I'm not usually a fan of grilled fruit, but this salad changed my mind. The watermelon is perfectly grilled and the vinaigrette is delicious.


MacDrah
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This salad is a perfect balance of sweet and savory. I love the addition of the feta cheese.


Taoraj Eva
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this salad. It's a great way to use up leftover watermelon.


Rasak Akanbi
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of grilled watermelon and sweet and spicy vinaigrette.


CyrusBatiste
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I'm always looking for new and interesting salad recipes. This one definitely fits the bill!


THEXGAMER 636
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect summer salad.


Nawaz Writes
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.


ButtonWorld Gaming
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I love how versatile this salad is. You can add different fruits, vegetables, and nuts to suit your taste.


RJ Riag Islam
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Hery Adhikari
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I'm not a big fan of watermelon, but I really enjoyed this salad. The grilled watermelon is sweet and smoky, and the vinaigrette is perfectly balanced.


Khan Adanan
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover watermelon. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish.


md albir
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was gone in minutes! Everyone loved the unique flavors.


Kalungi Zaina man u
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This salad is so refreshing and perfect for summer. I love the addition of the grilled watermelon and the sweet and spicy vinaigrette. Yum!


Pedro Garcia
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I was skeptical about grilling watermelon, but I'm so glad I tried it! It adds a delicious smoky flavor to the salad. Definitely recommend!


Paulo Owden
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This grilled watermelon salad was a huge hit at my last BBQ! The combination of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors was incredible. I'll definitely be making this again.