GRILLED SHRIMP, ARUGULA AND WATERMELON SALAD

Grilled Shrimp, Arugula and Watermelon Salad image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
8 cups baby arugula (about 8 ounces)
4 cups cubed watermelon
1 cup sliced seedless cucumber
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, sliced
1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
1/4 cup thinly sliced onion
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

Prepare a grill for medium-high heat.
Whisk together the lemon juice, 1/3 cup of the oil and a pinch each of salt and black pepper in a large bowl. Add the arugula, watermelon, cucumber, mint, olives and onion; set aside without tossing.
Toss the shrimp with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, the red pepper flakes and a pinch each of salt and black pepper in a medium bowl. Grill until just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Toss the salad until well combined and divide between 4 plates. Top with the grilled shrimp.