Grilling Watermelon
Something magical happens when watermelon is grilled. The flavor concentrates and takes on a smoky, almost tomatoey flavor and rich, meaty texture. It’s delicious served as a steak, sprinkled with cheese and a douse of balsamic vinegar, or cubed up and tossed into a salad. I chose the latter and opted for peppery baby arugula and some shaved Parmesan cheese. Sliced scallions and fresh basil got tossed into the mix with a good drizzle of a simple balsamic vinaigrette. For a bit of crunch, I roasted thin slices of prosciutto in the oven until crisp and crumbled them over the top. The combination of sweet and salty, tangy and peppery had our taste buds dancing. You can tweak this salad to your liking with what you have on hand. Feta cheese, baby spinach, or lemon dressing would all be delicious substitutions and pair nicely with the grilled watermelon.
Grilled Watermelon Salad Recipe
The simple twist of grilled watermelon made our usual weeknight salad dinner-party worthy. You can find the full recipe for my Grilled Watermelon Salad here. You won’t believe what you’ve been missing!
