Recipes
Grilled Watermelon Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Serves 8
Ingredients
1/2 large red watermelon, sliced into half moons 1-inch thick
extra virgin olive oil, to brush on watermelon
kosher salt
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
6 cups mixed salad greens
1 cup pitted, salt-brined black and/or green olives
Preparation
Preheat the grill. Heat to medium-high.
Brush each side of the watermelon slices with olive oil and sprinkle each side with a pinch of salt. Grill each side over high heat for 5 minutes. Let cool.
Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette: whisk the vinegar, pepper, sugar and salt in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in the olive oil.
To serve, remove and discard the watermelon rind. Cut the melon into 1-inch cubes and place in a large bowl. Add the salad greens and olives. Drizzle with desired amount of vinaigrette and toss lightly.
