Charred Watermelon Salad
- Southern Recipe Small Batch

- Mar 3, 2022
- 1 min read
Updated: Aug 25

Ingredients
• 4 oz. Southern Recipe Small Batch Spicy Dill pork rinds
• 12 Peppers, shishito
• 2 cups Watermelon, seedless, cut into 1" cubes
• 4 Tomatoes, roma, charred, quartered, cut into 1" cubes (1 cup)
• 1/4 bunch Cilantro leaves
• 3 Tbsp. Lime juice (from 2 limes)
• 1 tsp. Kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp. Red pepper flakes
• Honey, for drizzling
Directions
1. To char tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise. Place cut side down on a hot, lightly oiled griddle or cast iron pan. Cook 6-8 minutes until caramelized but still slightly raw. Remove and cool, then dice.
2. Add shishito peppers to hot pan. Cook until skins are blistered.
3. In a bowl, combine peppers, tomatoes, and watermelon. Dress with lime juice, honey, red pepper flakes, and salt.
4. Just before serving, add cilantro and pork rinds. Toss lightly.






