Grilled Watermelon with Avocado, Cucumber and Jalapeno Salsa
- 1 Hass avocado, peeled and cut into 1/3-inch pieces
- 1 cup finely diced hothouse cucumber
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon minced seeded jalapeno, plus very thinly sliced jalapeno for garnish (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- One 4-pound watermelon, quartered lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1-inch-thick slabs
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup small dill sprigs
- Light a grill.
- In a medium bowl, gently mix the avocado with the cucumber, lime juice, minced jalapeno, cumin and the 1/4 cup of olive oil.
- Season the salsa with salt and pepper.
- Brush the watermelon slabs with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill over high heat, turning once, until nicely charred on both sides, about 4 minutes total.
- Transfer to a platter.
- Spoon the salsa on the watermelon and top with the cilantro leaves, dill sprigs and sliced jalapeno, if using.
- Serve right away.
avocado, hothouse cucumber, lime juice, seeded jalapeno, ground cumin, extravirgin olive oil, kosher salt, pepper, cilantro, dill
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/grilled-watermelon-avocado-cucumber-and-jalapeno-salsa (may not work)