Description
This grilled watermelon and shrimp salad is a playful, yet sophisticated entrée or side that is bursting with summer flavors. Perfect for a backyard bbq.
Ingredients
Units
- Two 1” thick slices from a round 5 lb seedless watermelon, (about 8-9” in diameter)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cups arugula
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush the watermelon slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the watermelon slices for about 2 minutes on each side until grill marks appear.
- Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and brush with olive oil.
- Grill the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Arrange the arugula on a serving platter.
- Top with grilled watermelon slices, shrimp, crumbled blue cheese, and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 25