Grilled Watermelon W/Chevre, Pepitas & Cilantro Vinaigrette

Cookgirl's Note:

Stolen-of course. *Fresh*, best quality ingredients, please! (The cilantro vinaigrette recipe was found on the website grouprecipes.com. I moved a few ingredients around and omitted the sugar. ) The servings, preparation and cooking times for this recipe are all estimated. Feel free to use your favorite cilantro vinaigrette but it must be homemade-please!

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 12

• 1 small watermelon
• olive oil
• 6 ounces chevre cheese
• 1/4 cup pepitas, toasted
• white onion, diced very small
• fresh cilantro, to garnish

Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

• 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

Directions:

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 white onion, pepitas and a drizzle of the cilantro vinaigrette.
7. Garnish with a little bit of fresh cilantro.
8. Serve immediately.