Traeger Kitchen
Grilled Watermelon Salad
Prep Time
5
Minutes
Cook Time
15
Minutes
Serves
4 - 6
People
Effort
What's this?
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.
Ingredients
1 Small Watermelon, sliced
1/4 olive oil
2 Tablespoon 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
Steps
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!