Grilled Watermelon Salad

Ingredients for Grilled Watermelon Salad

• 1 large fresh basil sprig

• 1/3 cup plus 120ml extra-virgin olive oil plus more for brushing

• 3 1/2"-thick slices seedless watermelon, rind removed, each cut into 6 wedges for a total of 18 wedges

• 60ml fresh lime juice

• 1 tablespoon honey

• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 350g pea sprouts or watercress (tough stems removed

• about 2875ml )

• 36 slices Pickled Radishes , cut into eighths

• 80g (110g) queso fresco, crumbled

• 35g (30g) shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas), toasted

• Ingredient Info:Queso fresco, also known as queso blanco, is sold at better supermarkets and at Latin markets. If unavailable, mild feta can be substituted.

Heat basil and 1/3 cup oil in a small skillet over medium heat until basil begins to bubble. Simmer for 3 minutes. Remove pan from heat. Let cool for 1 hour. Discard basil; set aside basil oil.

Build a medium fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to medium. Brush grill rack with oil. Grill watermelon until lightly charred, about 2 minutes per side. Set aside.

Whisk remaining 120ml oil, lime juice, and honey in a large bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add pea sprouts and toss to coat.

Place 3 pieces of grilled watermelon on each plate. Top with pea sprouts and drizzle basil oil over. Garnish with Pickled Radishes, queso fresco, and pumpkin seeds.

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