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Title: Grilled Watermelon Salad
Categories: Salads, Squash, Citrus, Fruits
Yield: 6 Servings

1 lg Fresh basil sprig
1/3 c Extra-virgin olive oil;
- +1/2 c, more for brushing
3 sl Seedless watermelon (1/2");
- rind removed,
- ea slice in 6 wedges for
- a total of 18 wedges
1/4 c Fresh lime juice
1 tb Honey
Kosher salt & ground pepper
3/4 lb Pea sprouts or watercress;
- tough stems removed
36 sl Pickled radishes;
- cut in 8ths *
4 oz Queso fresco; crumbled
1 oz Shelled pumpkin seeds
- (pepitas); toasted

* separate recipe

Watermelon takes on a nice char on the grill. Don't fiddle with the
pieces; just flip them when it's time.

Heat basil and 1/3 cup oil in a small skillet over medium heat
until basil begins to bubble. Simmer for 3 minutes. Remove pan from
heat. Let cool for 1 hour. Discard basil; set aside basil oil.

Build a medium fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to
medium. Brush grill rack with oil. Grill watermelon until lightly
charred, about 2 minutes per side. Set aside.

Whisk remaining 1/2 cup oil, lime juice, and honey in a large bowl
to blend. Season to taste with salt & pepper. Add pea sprouts and
toss to coat.

Place 3 pieces of grilled watermelon on each plate. Top with pea
sprouts and drizzle basil oil over. Garnish with Pickled Radishes,
queso fresco, and pumpkin seeds.

Recipe by Eric Werner; Hartwood Restaurant

Recipe FROM: Bon Appetit, Jul 2011

Formatted by: Dave Drum, Jul 27, 2011

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