Traeger Kitchen
Grilled Watermelon Salad
Prep Time
5 Minutes
Cook Time
15 Minutes
Effort
Pellets
Apple
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
Units of Measurement:
main
1 Small watermelon, sliced
1/4 olive oil
2 Tablespoon olive oil
salt
2 Whole lime juice
1 Teaspoon fish sauce
salt and pepper
2 Whole English cucumbers, cut into 1 inch cubes
1/2 Whole red onion, sliced
8 Ounce feta cheese
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.Ingredients
1 Small watermelon, sliced
1/4 olive oil
2 Tablespoon olive oil
As Needed 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.Ingredients
2 Whole lime juice
1 Teaspoon fish sauce
As Needed salt and pepper
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.Ingredients
2 Whole English cucumbers, cut into 1 inch cubes
1/2 Whole red onion, sliced
8 Ounce feta cheese
1 Cup pea shoots
7
Adjust seasoning with additional salt and lime juice and serve. Enjoy!