Grilled Watermelon & Prosciutto Salad

by | Jun 25, 2018 | Main Dishes

Grilled Watermelon & Prosciutto Salad
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Have you ever grilled fruit before? It may seem like a strange way to eat it, since fruit it delicious as it is.

But alas, this recipe is based upon grilled watermelon, and I think it’s pretty darn good.

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Watermelon is definitely in my top 3 summer foods along with berries and peaches. If there was ever a food that represented a season, I think watermelon represents summer just perfectly!

Watermelon is full of water, so you satisfy some of your day’s need for water through watermelon.

It’s also rich in lycopene, the carotenoid associated with red tomatoes. Lycopene has been studied to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, making it a great “treat” to enjoy! Plus, it’s also high in vitamin C, an important nutrient for our immune system.

Just like my Prosciutto Wrapped Grilled Pineapple Skewers, this recipe combines the best of sweet and salty.

Prosciutto and goat cheese take care of the salty and watermelon takes care of the sweet!

But don’t forget about crunch… from the sunflower seeds.

And coolness from the fresh mint!

So basically, this is a must-salad for summer. Light and easy to put together, which is what we all want right? Whip this up then get back to soaking up the rays.

I recommend looking for a cleaner prosciutto. I know Whole Foods usually has 2-3 varieties!

So, do you think you will give grilled fruit a try this summer?!

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Grilled Watermelon & Prosciutto Salad

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  • Author: Alexa

Ingredients

Scale

(1) 3-4 lb watermelon

Juice of 1 lime

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

1/2 tsp sea salt

2 tbsp fresh mint

4–5 slices of prosciutto

1/8 cup sunflower seeds

1/4–1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese

Instructions

  1. Get your grill going on medium heat. Cut the watermelon in 1″ pieces (rind removed), like steaks. This will ensure they will hold up to the grill.
  2. Place on grill and let cook for 5-10 minutes a side. (Grill temps will vary!) Once you see grill marks, it is safe to flip.
  3. Slice the prosciutto and fresh mint into smaller pieces.
  4. Add the grilled watermelon to a bowl. Add the prosciutto, mint, sunflower seeds, and goat cheese.
  5. Add the lime juice, balsamic vinegar, and sea salt. Toss to coat. Serve warm, cold, or room temp.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until the cups are solid before enjoying.