Grilled Watermelon W/chevre, Pepitas & Cilantro Vinaigrette

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 small watermelon
• olive oil
• 6 ounces chevre cheese
• 1/4 cup pepitas, toasted
• onion, diced very small
• fresh cilantro, to garnish
• 3 tablespoons raw apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon spicy mustard
• 2/3 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe

• 1 whisk together the cilantro-lime vinaigrette in a non-reactive bowl and set aside. or, use an immersion blender.
• 2 cut the watermelon into 3/4" thick triangular slices (like a small slice of pizza.).
• 3 use a pastry brush to lightly brush olive oil on each side of the watermelon slices.
• 4 grill the watermelon slices on a hot grill for about 2-3 minutes each side or until there are grill marks but the watermelon is still firm and *not* mushy!
• 5 arrange the slices on a platter.
• 6 top each watermelon slice with about 1 tablespoon goat cheese; diced onion, pepitas and a drizzle of the cilantro vinaigrette.
• 7 garnish with a little bit of fresh cilantro.
• 8 serve immediately.