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Grilled Watermelon Salad

Grilled Watermelon Salad

By Traeger Kitchen

Try a new take on your favorite summer fruit. Watermelon is grilled over high heat then tossed with feta cheese, english cucumbers, red onion and a lime juice dressing.

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Cook Time

15 Minutes

Pellets

Apple
Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

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1 Smallwatermelon, sliced
1/4 olive oil
As Neededsalt
2 Wholelime juice
1 Teaspoonfish sauce
As Neededsalt and pepper
2 WholeEnglish Cucumber
1/2 Wholered onion, sliced
8 OunceCheese, Feta
1 CupPea Shoots
Units of measurement:

Step

  • Step 1

    When ready to cook, start your Traeger according to grill instructions. Turn temperature to 450 degrees F (set to 500 degrees F if using a WiFIRE-enabled grill) and preheat, lid closed, for 10-15 minutes.

  • Step 2

    Drizzle watermelon slices with olive oil and season with salt.

    Ingredients
    • 1 Small watermelon, sliced

    • 1/4  olive oil

    • 2 Tablespoon olive oil

    • As Needed salt

  • Step 3

    Place directly on the grill grate and cook 10 minutes or until grill marks develop. Remove from grill and place in the refrigerator to cool.

  • Step 4

    For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce and salt and pepper to taste. While whisking, slowly drizzle in olive oil.

    Ingredients
    • 2 Whole lime juice

    • 1 Teaspoon fish sauce

    • As Needed salt and pepper

  • Step 5

    When watermelon is cool, remove the skin and cut into 1-inch cubes.

  • Step 6

    In a medium bowl, combine watermelon, cucumbers, red onion, feta and pea shoots. Pour in dressing and toss to coat.

    Ingredients
    • 2 Whole English Cucumber

    • 1/2 Whole red onion, sliced

    • 8 Ounce Cheese, Feta

    • 1 Cup Pea Shoots

  • Step 7

    Adjust seasoning with additional salt and lime juice and serve. Enjoy!

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