Grilled watermelon and Bacon Brussel sprout salad

Over the holiday weekend appetizers and/or side dishes were the topic if discussion.  Its always so hard to decide what to make with your chicken, burgers, etc. Sooo the two we tried were sooooo yummy!! And if you love brussel sprouts like me yoy will love this!!!

Bacon Brussel Sprout Salad

Bacon cooked and crumbled
Brussel sprouts,  shredded with the cheese grater or food processor
Almonds chopped finely
Parmesan cheese
1/2 orange juiced
1/2 lemon juiced
1/4c olive oil

Use as much bacon,  sprouts, almonds, and cheese as desired. In bowl add juices. Whisk in olive oil til cloudy.  Set aside. When ready to serve toss all items together! ! Yummmmmmm-O

Grilled watermelon
***I stole this idea from The Wine Guy Bar and Bistro***
Cut rinds off watermelon.  Make thick chunks. Spread a thin layer of olive oil on both sides. In pot heat 1/4-1/2c balsamic vinegar until reduced by half set aside. Grill 2 minutes a side until grill marks are present. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and top with goat cheese,  and mint if desired. Yummmy

Wicked Tuna

Vacation has been great so far!! Cedar point, shopping til I drop, west side market, and Little italy!! It was my first time at the west side market and man we stocked up on some veggies!! Mom wanted to buy a tuna filet since all my dad watches is the show Wicked Tuna....well...it was 21.95 a pound!!! We had the guy slice it in half and man it was worth it! I found a recipe on pinterest and this is what you get!! Man Im in love with this recipe. ..wish the tuna was not expensive!!

Wicked Tuna

The sauce
Melt 1 stick of butter in kettle. Add 1/2t minced capers, 1/2t salt, 1/2t pepper, 1/2 lemon juiced.
The tuna
Sprinkle salt and pepper on a plate and press your tuna on all sides into it. Grill/sear tuna 1 minute a side.
Zucchini
Slice it in half and spread olive oil on both sides. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill.
Pour sauce over zucchini, place tuna on top and drizzle more sauce. Enjoy!!! VERY Good!!