Grilled Watermelon & Shrimp Salad
Ingredients:
| Vinaigrette |
| 2 |
oranges |
| 1 |
lime |
| 2 |
tbsp (30 mL) honey |
| 2 |
tbsp (30 mL) Orange Oil |
| Salad |
| 2 |
firm, ripe mangoes |
| 4 |
1-inch-thick (2.5-cm) wedges seedless watermelon |
| 1 1/2 |
tbsp (22 mL) Orange Oil, divided |
| 20 |
large uncooked shrimp (21-25 per pound), peeled, tails left intact |
| 1 1/2 |
tbsp (22 mL) Spicy Tangerine Rub |
| 4 |
cups (1 L) mixed greens salad blend |
| 2 |
oz (60 g) goat cheese, crumbled |
Directions:
| For vinaigrette, zest oranges with Microplane® Adjustable Fine Grater to measure 2 tbsp (30 mL); zest lime to measure 1 tsp (5 mL). Juice oranges to measure 1/2 cup (125 mL). Juice lime to measure 2 tbsp (30 mL). Combine zests, juices, honey and oil in (2-cup/500-mL) Easy Read Measuring Cup. Whisk until well blended; set aside.
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| Prepare grill for direct cooking over medium-high heat. On Large Grooved Cutting Board, cut mangoes using Mango Wedger. Peel mangoes using Avocado Peeler. Brush mangoes and watermelon with 1/2 tbsp (7 mL) of the oil. Grill mangoes and watermelon, covered, 3-4 minutes per side or until grill marks appear. Remove from grill. Slice mangoes into 1/2-in. (1-cm) wedges. Refrigerate mangoes and watermelon until ready to serve. |
| Preheat BBQ Grill Tray on grid of grill 3 minutes. Combine shrimp, rub and remaining 1 tbsp (15 mL) oil in Stainless (2-qt./2-L) Mixing Bowl; toss to coat. Place shrimp in a single layer on grill tray. Grill shrimp, covered, 4-5 minutes or until shrimp are opaque throughout, turning once with BBQ Tongs. Remove grill tray from grill.
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| Combine salad greens and 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the vinaigrette in Stainless (4-qt./4-L) Mixing Bowl; toss to coat. To serve, divide watermelon and salad greens among serving plates. Top with mango and shrimp; sprinkle with goat cheese. Drizzle with remaining vinaigrette. |
Yield: 4 servings
Nutrients per serving: Calories 470, Total Fat 17 g, Saturated Fat 3.5 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Sodium 980 mg, Carbohydrate 64 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 21 g
Cook's Tips: Canola oil can be substituted for the Orange Oil in this recipe, if desired.
Choose firm, ripe mangoes for this recipe for easier slicing and grilling. A firm, ripe mango will be just slightly soft to the touch.