Grilled Watermelon And Jalapeno Bowla Food

GRILLED WATERMELON GAZPACHO

Steps:

• Brush 1 tablespoon olive oil over watermelon slices, tomato, cucumber and jalapeno; grill, covered, on a greased grill rack over medium-high direct heat until seared, 5-6 minutes on each side. Remove from heat, reserving one watermelon slice., When cool enough to handle, remove rind from remaining watermelon slices; cut flesh into chunks. Remove skin and seeds from tomato and jalapeno; chop. Coarsely chop cucumber. Combine grilled vegetables; add 1/4 cup onion, vinegar, lime juice and seasonings. Process in batches in a blender until smooth, adding remaining olive oil during final minute. If desired, strain through a fine-mesh strainer; adjust seasonings as needed. Refrigerate, covered, until chilled., To serve, pour gazpacho into bowls or glasses. Top with diced avocado and remaining onion. Cut reserved watermelon slice into wedges. Garnish bowls or glasses with wedges.

WATERMELON-JALAPEñO COOLER

Steps:

• Heat 1/2 cup each sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved. Add 1/2 stemmed jalapeño (remove seeds for less heat) and 2 sprigs thyme and let infuse, 5 minutes. Discard the jalapeño and set aside the thyme. Puree the simple syrup with 5 cups chopped seedless watermelon in a blender. Serve over ice and garnish with pieces of the reserved thyme.

THE GRAPE APE BOWLA

Steps:

• In large bowl or fish bowl, pour ingredients over ice, stir and garnish with grapes and lime wedges. Ladle into glasses and serve with long straws.