Watermelon and Charred-Tomato Salad

Ingredients

• 4 plum tomatoes
• halved lengthwise
• Extra-virgin olive oil
• for brushing
• 2 pounds seedless watermelonrind removed
• flesh cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 1 English cucumberhalved
• seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• Kosher salt

Instructions

1. Light a grill or preheat a grill pan; oil the grill grate.
2. Brush the tomatoes with olive oil and grill cut side down over high heat until charred, about 4 minutes.
3. Transfer to a plate and let cool completely.
4. Cut the tomatoes into 1/2-inch dice.
5. In a large bowl, toss the tomatoes with the watermelon, cucumber, lime juice and crushed red pepper.
6. Stir in the cilantro, season with salt and serve at once.