Grilled Watermelon Salad

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
37%
Grilled Watermelon Salad
45 min.
6
320kcal

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Looking for a refreshing and unique dish to impress your guests? Look no further than this Grilled Watermelon Salad! Perfectly balancing sweet and savory flavors, this vibrant salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delightful treat for your taste buds. The star of the dish, grilled watermelon, takes on a smoky char that enhances its natural sweetness, making it an unexpected yet delicious addition to any meal.

This salad is a celebration of fresh ingredients, featuring crisp pea sprouts or watercress, which add a delightful crunch and a burst of color. The creamy queso fresco and toasted pumpkin seeds provide a satisfying texture contrast, while the pickled radishes introduce a tangy zing that elevates the entire dish. Drizzled with fragrant basil oil and a zesty lime-honey dressing, every bite is a harmonious blend of flavors that will leave your guests raving.

Not only is this Grilled Watermelon Salad vegetarian and gluten-free, but it also makes for a versatile side dish, antipasti, or even a light snack. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for summer gatherings, picnics, or any occasion where you want to serve something fresh and exciting. Dive into this culinary adventure and let the flavors of summer shine on your plate!

Ingredients

  • large basil fresh
  • 0.8 pound watercress (tough stems removed; 12 cups)
  • tablespoon honey 
  • servings pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.3 cup juice of lime fresh
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin plus more for brushing
  • ounce pumpkin seeds shelled toasted (pepitas)
  • ounces queso fresco crumbled
  • 36 slices radishes cut into eighths

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • grill

Directions

  1. Heat basil and 1/3 cup oil in a small skilletover medium heat until basil begins tobubble. Simmer for 3 minutes.
  2. Remove panfrom heat.
  3. Let cool for 1 hour. Discard basil;set aside basil oil.
  4. Build a medium fire in a charcoal grill,or heat a gas grill to medium.
  5. Brushgrill rack with oil. Grill watermelon untillightly charred, about 2 minutes perside. Set aside.
  6. Whisk remaining 1/2 cup oil, lime juice, andhoney in a large bowl to blend. Season totaste with salt and pepper.
  7. Add pea sproutsand toss to coat.
  8. Place 3 pieces of grilled watermelon oneach plate. Top with pea sprouts and drizzlebasil oil over.
  9. Garnish with Pickled Radishes,queso fresco, and pumpkin seeds.

Nutrition Facts

Calories320kcal
Protein13%
Fat52.28%
Carbs34.72%

Properties

Glycemic Index
38.05
Glycemic Load
5.69
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
30.875652499821%

Flavonoids

Pelargonidin
439.38mg
Eriodictyol
0.22mg
Hesperetin
0.9mg
Naringenin
0.04mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
19.04mg
Myricetin
0.11mg
Quercetin
17.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:320.03kcal
16%
Fat:19.58g
30.12%
Saturated Fat:4.74g
29.65%
Carbohydrates:29.26g
9.75%
Net Carbohydrates:17.49g
6.36%
Sugar:16.61g
18.45%
Cholesterol:13.04mg
4.35%
Sodium:437.56mg
19.02%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:10.95g
21.9%
Vitamin C:130.53mg
158.22%
Vitamin K:159.05µg
151.48%
Potassium:1886.66mg
53.9%
Fiber:11.78g
47.11%
Folate:184.31µg
46.08%
Manganese:0.85mg
42.7%
Vitamin A:2020.18IU
40.4%
Calcium:353.49mg
35.35%
Phosphorus:305.99mg
30.6%
Vitamin B6:0.59mg
29.67%
Magnesium:115.1mg
28.78%
Copper:0.47mg
23.35%
Vitamin B2:0.38mg
22.5%
Zinc:2.89mg
19.24%
Iron:3.04mg
16.87%
Vitamin E:2.49mg
16.61%
Vitamin B5:1.44mg
14.44%
Selenium:8.82µg
12.6%
Vitamin B3:2.14mg
10.71%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.54%
Vitamin B12:0.32µg
5.29%
Vitamin D:0.51µg
3.4%
Source:Epicurious