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Grilled Jicama, Watermelon and Avocado Salad With Cotija Cheese

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09/01/2026
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Total time: 21 min
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 min
Servings: 6
Fresh cotija cheese getting sprinkled on a grilled jicama, watermelon, and avocado salad with lime slices.
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Did you know watermelon is a perfect grilling vegetable? It’s true! Some might say it’s also a great grilling fruit—though we’ll let others sort that one out.

No matter what you call these melons, once grilled, their caramelly-savory side emerges in a new texture. Not to mention those intriguing black stripes. This recipe brings extra flavor dimensions for a not-too-sweet watermelon salad. Even the grilled jicama shows up smoky. Add cilantro and cotija cheese, and you have some of summer’s freshest finds in one spot.

 

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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 Pounds Seedless Watermelon , cut into half-inch sticks
  • 1/2 Pound Jicama , peeled and cut into half-inch sticks
  • Olive Oil Spray
  • 1/4 Cup Lime , freshly squeezed
  • 1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 Avocado , pitted and thinly sliced
  • 1 Jalapeño Pepper , seeded and sliced into thin rounds
  • 1/2 Cup Cotija Cheese , crumbled
  • 1/2 Cup Cilantro , chopped leaves
  • Lime , cut in wedges
  • Kosher Salt
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Directions:

  1. Preheat a gas grill to 450 degrees.
  2. Spray watermelon and jicama lightly on both sides with olive oil spray. Transfer fruit to hot grill, in a grill basket if desired, and cook for 3 minutes, until char marks form on the flesh. Flip fruit to second side and grill for 3 minutes more.
  3. Meanwhile, combine lime juice, chili powder and salt in a large bowl. Add grilled fruit, jalapeño slices and cotija cheese and toss until well combined.
  4. Begin arranging fruit mixture on a large serving platter, layering in avocado slices throughout. Garnish with chopped cilantro and an extra squeeze of lime juice. Season with additional kosher salt to taste.

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