Grilled Watermelon Salad
This Grilled Watermelon Salad is a twist on the classic watermelon and cucumber salad, made by grilling the watermelon until it's nicely caramelized on each side. It's an easy side dish to assemble in about 30 minutes and is perfect for a summer barbecue or picnic.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Watermelon
- 2 Cucumbers small
- 3 tablespoon Basil Lightly Chopped
- ¼ Cup Red Onion
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
- 1½ tablespoon Olive Oil
- 2.8 Oz Feta Cheese crumbled
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium/high heat. Cut watermelon into large circles. 1 lb Watermelon
- Grill watermelon for 4 minutes on each side. You're looking for a bit of char on the watermelon slices.
- Remove watermelon from the grill and place it in the refrigerator to cool for 15 minutes.
- Prep salad by slicing cucumber into ½ moons and thinly slicing red onion and basil. Drain liquid from watermelon and cut into cubes. 2 Cucumbers ¼ Cup Red Onion 3 tablespoon Basil
- Assemble by tossing together watermelon, basil, red onion, and cucumbers. Top with feta cheese, salt, pepper, and drizzle with balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Mix together and serve cold. 1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar 1½ tablespoon Olive Oil 2.8 Oz Feta Cheese Salt and Pepper
Notes
- Cut watermelon into large circles so it stays together on the grill. This will make the grilling quick and easy. Trust me, it only takes about 8 minutes in total.
- Make sure you preheat the grill to medium-high heat. This will char the outside nicely. Cooking the watermelon at a lower heat for a longer period of time risks the watermelon breaking down in texture, so medium-high heat is key.
- Cool the watermelon in the fridge before using. You want to let it cool for 15 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time for the juices to rest, so your melon stays juicy when it's cut.
- After it's cooled, drain off excess liquid before cutting watermelon to prep the salad. This prevents the salad from becoming soggy or watery in texture.
- Cut all your ingredients to a similar size. Why? It guarantees you have a bit of every flavor in each bite.
- Don't dress the salad too far in advance; this will mellow the flavors. It's best drizzled right before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 318kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 9gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 464mgPotassium: 734mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 1833IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 266mgIron: 2mg
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