Salads

Grilled Shrimp, Arugula and Watermelon Salad

Total Time:25 min
Cook Time:25 min
Serves:4
Level:Easy

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 8 cups baby arugula (about 8 ounces)
  • 4 cups cubed watermelon
  • 1 cup sliced seedless cucumber
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, sliced
  • 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced onion
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
  • Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

  1. Prepare a grill for medium-high heat.
  2. Whisk together the lemon juice, 1/3 cup of the oil and a pinch each of salt and black pepper in a large bowl. Add the arugula, watermelon, cucumber, mint, olives and onion; set aside without tossing.
  3. Toss the shrimp with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, the red pepper flakes and a pinch each of salt and black pepper in a medium bowl. Grill until just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  4. Toss the salad until well combined and divide between 4 plates. Top with the grilled shrimp.