Prep Time
25 min
Yields
4 servings
Toss a completely refreshing arugula and watermelon salad with cucumber, mint, onion and olive, and top it with spicy grilled shrimp.
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ingredients
2
Tbsp fresh lemon juice
⅓
cup plus 1 Tbsp 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
½
cup fresh mint leaves, sliced
½
cup pitted Kalamata olives
¼
cup thinly sliced onion
1
lb(s) large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
1
pinch crushed red pepper flakes
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directions
Step 1
Prepare a grill for medium-high heat.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 4
Toss the salad until well combined and divide between 4 plates. Top with the grilled shrimp.