Honey Grilled Watermelon Caprese Salads
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Honey Grilled Watermelon Caprese Salads
Description
This salad features large watermelon slices cut into triangles, seasoned with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then brushed with honey before grilling briefly to add char marks and deepen flavor. The grilled watermelon retains juiciness but gains a subtle smokiness and intensified sweetness. The salad is assembled by layering these watermelon pieces with fresh mozzarella halves or slices, quartered grape tomatoes, and fresh basil leaves. The finishing touch is a drizzle of balsamic glaze that contributes acidity and a touch of sweetness. This combination creates multiple textures and flavor contrasts—from soft and juicy watermelon, creamy cheese, to crisp tomatoes and fragrant basil—making for a vibrant salad with both grilled and fresh elements. It's best served immediately to enjoy the contrast of warm and cool components.
Ingredients
- 2 large, round watermelon slices, each cut into 4 triangles
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 pint grape tomato quartered
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese cut in half or sliced, fresh
- basil fresh leaves
- balsamic glaze for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium heat. Brush both sides of each watermelon triangle with olive oil and season all sides with salt and pepper. Add a drizzle of honey over each triangle and place them on the grill, grilling each side for about 2 minutes. Remove and add a little more honey if desired.
- Assemble salads by placing 2 watermelon triangles on each plate, then cover with a sprinkle of tomatoes, mozzarella and basil leaves. Add some salt and pepper on top, then drizzle with balsamic glaze. Serve!
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