What a great summer time salad - and, I was really surprised at how well Roy liked it. He finished the bowl as he was doing dishes. This type of salad is usually not what he is into! And, so pretty, too.
![[Image: Aug7MarileesWatermelonSalad_zpsb969071f.jpg]](http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y72/cjdacook/COOKING%20PICTURES%202014/Aug7MarileesWatermelonSalad_zpsb969071f.jpg)
Picnic Shrimp Salad with Watermelon and Feta – Marilee Brothers
3 Tbs fresh orange juice
4 Tbs fresh lime juice
1/8 tsp salt
1 small watermelon, seedless, diced into 1 inch pieces
2 Tbs fresh mint leaves, julienned
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
pepper to taste
1 Tbs olive oil
½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
1. Combine the orange juice, 2 tablespoons of the lime juice and the salt in a large bowl.
2. Put the watermelon and mint into the orange juice mixture, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
3. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Toss the shrimp with the olive oil and the remaining 2 tablespoons of lime juice. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4. Using a grill or a grill pan, grill the shrimp, turning once until bright pink and opaque. Set aside to cool.
5. Gently stir the cheese into the watermelon mixture. Put the watermelon mixture into containers and place the grilled, cooled shrimp on top.
Yield: Serves 8
![[Image: Aug7MarileesWatermelonSalad_zpsb969071f.jpg]](http://s3.photobucket.com/user/cjdacook/media/COOKING%20PICTURES%202014/Aug7MarileesWatermelonSalad_zpsb969071f.jpg.html)
Picnic Shrimp Salad with Watermelon and Feta – Marilee Brothers
3 Tbs fresh orange juice
4 Tbs fresh lime juice
1/8 tsp salt
1 small watermelon, seedless, diced into 1 inch pieces
2 Tbs fresh mint leaves, julienned
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
pepper to taste
1 Tbs olive oil
½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
1. Combine the orange juice, 2 tablespoons of the lime juice and the salt in a large bowl.
2. Put the watermelon and mint into the orange juice mixture, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
3. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Toss the shrimp with the olive oil and the remaining 2 tablespoons of lime juice. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4. Using a grill or a grill pan, grill the shrimp, turning once until bright pink and opaque. Set aside to cool.
5. Gently stir the cheese into the watermelon mixture. Put the watermelon mixture into containers and place the grilled, cooled shrimp on top.
Yield: Serves 8
Retired and having fun writing cookbooks, tasting wine and sharing recipes with all my friends.
www.achefsjourney.com
www.achefsjourney.com
