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The Ultimate Grilled Watermelon Salad

The Ultimate Grilled Watermelon Salad for Summer Bliss

The Ultimate Grilled Watermelon Salad combines sweet grilled watermelon with peppery arugula, creamy blue cheese, and crunchy pistachios for a refreshing summer dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 slices watermelon thick slices (3/4 - 1 inch)
  • 4 cups arugula peppery green
  • 1/2 cup unsalted pistachios lightly crushed
  • 1/2 cup blue cheese creamy; swap with feta or goat cheese if desired
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup balsamic glaze sweet acidity
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil for brushing and drizzling
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshens up the salad
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Equipment

  • grill
  • mixing bowl
  • Cookie cutter
  • griddle pan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare the Dressing by combining arugula, blue cheese, crushed pistachios, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Stir gently and set aside.
  2. Shape the watermelon by cutting thick circular shapes using a cookie cutter. Pat them dry with paper towels.
  3. Brush both sides of each watermelon slice with olive oil.
  4. Heat the grill over high heat until smoking, about 5 minutes.
  5. Grill the watermelon slices for 2-3 minutes on each side until grill marks appear.
  6. Assemble the salad by sprinkling salt over grilled watermelon, topping with the arugula mixture, and drizzling balsamic glaze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, prepare the salad right before serving.

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