Grilled Watermelon with Avocado, Cucumber, and Jalapeño Salsa
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 jalapeño, plus very thinly sliced jalapeño 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
Instructions
- Light a grill. In a medium bowl, gently mix the avocado with the cucumber, lime juice, minced jalapeño, 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 jalapeño, if using. Serve right away.
