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Salmon & Watermelon

Grilled Balsamic Salmon with Watermelon Salad

Watermelon and mozzarella salad drizzled with a balsamic glaze is the perfect salad to keep you cool during the warm weather. It's a mouthwatering twist on the classic Caprese salad.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Servings 2

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • indoor grill pan
  • spatula
  • mixing bowls

Ingredients
  

Salmon & Seasonings

  • 12 oz salmon
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Watermelon Salad

  • 2 cups watermelon (cubed)
  • 1 cup cucumber (sliced)
  • 8 mini mozzarella balls
  • 3 mint leaves (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic concentrate

Instructions
 

  • Season salmon with the seasonings. Heat a grill pan on medium heat and add the salmon, flesh side down, and cook for about 5 minutes. Flip it over and cook until the skin gets crispy (about 5 minutes).
  • Meanwhile, cut the watermelon into 1 inch cubes. Slice the cucumbers into rounds (1/4 inch thick). Chop the mint leaves.
  • In a mixing bowl, mix together the watermelon in a bowl with the mozarella and mint leaves. Drizzle the balsamic concentrate on top of the salmon and watermelon salad.