"This spicy watermelon salad has diced cucumber, creamy avocado, jalapeños and fresh herbs. It's tossed with a miso ginger dressing and topped with crushed peanuts and chili crunch oil."
Spicy Watermelon Salad with Shrimp
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Prep time 20mins
Cook time 5mins
Serves or Makes: 4
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ingredients
Miso Ginger Dressing
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon white miso paste
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
ingredients
Grilled Shrimp
- 1 lb jumbo shrimp
- 1 tablespoons avocado oil
- pinch of salt
- pinch of black pepper
- squeeze of lime
ingredients
Spicy Watermelon Salad
- 4 cups cubed watermelon
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup diced avocado
- 1 sliced jalapeño pepper
- 1/2 cup sliced scallions
- 1/2 cup chopped herbs such as cilantro, mint or basil
- 1/4 cup crushed peanuts
- for serving chili crunch oil
Method
Step 1
Make the miso ginger dressing: combine all dressing ingredients in a bowl or mason jar. Stir to combine (or if using a jar, cover the lid tightly and shake it to combine). Set aside.
Step 2
Grill your shrimp: drizzle shrimp with avocado oil, add salt, pepper and lime. Toss to combine. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred. Remove and set aside.
Step 3
Assemble the salad: In a large serving bowl, add your watermelon, cucumber, avocado, jalapeño, scallions, fresh herbs and peanuts. Top with grilled shrimp.
Step 4
Add about half of the miso dressing to your salad. Toss together (you can add more dressing if desired).
Step 5
Drizzle with the chili crunch oil, to taste. Serve immediately.