Watermelon, Feta, And Grilled Shrimp Salad Recipe

Name: Watermelon, Feta, And Grilled Shrimp Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (21-25 count); 1 tablespoon, plus 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste; Olive oil cooking spray; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon honey; 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup sliced fresh mint, divided; 4 cups arugula; 8 (4-inch) seedless watermelon wedges; 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese

Servings: persons

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (21-25 count)
1 tablespoon, plus 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
Olive oil cooking spray
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup sliced fresh mint, divided
4 cups arugula
8 (4-inch) seedless watermelon wedges
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese

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Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high.
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Toss shrimp with 2 teaspoons olive oil. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Lightly spray grill or grill pan with olive oil spray, and cook shrimp about 2 minutes per side or until just cooked through. Transfer shrimp to a plate to cool.
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In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more pepper to taste. Whisk in remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
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In a medium bowl, combine red onion and 2 tablespoons mint. Add dressing, and toss gently. To serve, place 1 cup arugula on each of 4 plates and top with 2 melon wedges and 1/4 of the onion-mint mixture; sprinkle with equal amounts of feta, top with about 6 shrimp, and garnish with some of the remaining fresh mint. Serve immediately.
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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (21-25 count), 1 tablespoon, plus 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste, and more.

Yes, Watermelon, Feta, And Grilled Shrimp Salad falls under the Seafood 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Watermelon, Feta, And Grilled Shrimp Salad

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