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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 Min

Cook Time

15 Min

Pellets

Apple

Ingredients

Number of People Serving

4

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Units of Measurement:
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1 Small watermelon, sliced
1/4 olive oil
As Needed salt
2 Whole lime juice
1 Teaspoon fish sauce
As Needed salt and pepper
2 Whole English Cucumber
1/2 Whole red onion, sliced
8 Ounce Cheese, Feta
1 Cup Pea Shoots

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.

  • 2

    Drizzle watermelon slices with olive oil and season with salt.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 5

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

  • 6

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

  • 7

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

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