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Grilled Watermelon And Shishito Peppers

Kankana Saxena
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 0

Ingredients
 

for the dressing

  • zest and juice of 1 lime (1 tablespoon)
  • ½ teaspoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon paprika/chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

for the dry rub on watermelon

  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika/chili powder

rest of the ingredients

  • 1 small watermelon (peeled and cut into approx. 2-inch x 1-inch rectangular pieces)
  • 8 oz. shishito peppers
  • few fresh mint leaves
  • 1 tablespoon oil

Instructions
 

  • Pour all the ingredients under the dressing section in a jar and whisk it to form a smooth sauce. Check for salt and add more, if required.
  • Pour all the ingredients under dry rub section in a small bowl and give it a mix.
  • If you are using a big gas grill, you could grill both the watermelon and peppers together.
  • Oil a grill plate and place the pepper on the plate. Sprinkle some salt and place it on the hot grill. Toss it every minute for 5 minutes until the peppers are nicely charred.
  • Sprinkle the dry rub on both sides of the watermelon and place it on the hot grill. Allow it to grill for 2 minutes on one side and then flip it to grill for 2 more minutes on the other side.
  • Finally, put the grilled watermelon and grilled shishito peppers in a serving plate, drizzle the dressing and add fresh mint leaves on top.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

The salad needs to be served immediately. If the watermelon and the peppers sits for too long, it gets soggy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Servings