Grilled Watermelon with Avocado, Cucumber and Jalapeno Salsa Recipe

Name: Grilled Watermelon with Avocado, Cucumber and Jalapeno Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Light a grill.
2
In a medium bowl, gently mix the avocado with the cucumber, lime juice, minced jalapeno, cumin and the 1/4 cup of olive oil.
3
Season the salsa with salt and pepper.
4
Brush the watermelon slabs with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
5
Grill over high heat, turning once, until nicely charred on both sides, about 4 minutes total.
6
Transfer to a platter.
7
Spoon the salsa on the watermelon and top with the cilantro leaves, dill sprigs and sliced jalapeno, if using.
8
Serve right away.

154

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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), and more.

Yes, Grilled Watermelon with Avocado, Cucumber and Jalapeno Salsa falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Grilled Watermelon with Avocado, Cucumber and Jalapeno Salsa

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