Difficulty: Beginner
Apps & Sides
Grilled Watermelon Salad
John
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Difficulty: Beginner
Fresh Grilled Watermelon Salad is a mouth-watering addition to that protein-heavy main course!
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat recteq to 475°F and place the Sear Kit with the raised side up inside.
- Step 2: On cutting board, cut rind off watermelon, then square the melon up by cutting sides, top and bottom. Cut 1/2 inch thick sheets, season with oil, Jody's Asian Persuasion, and Chef John's Soul Powder.
- Step 3: Place melon on the raised side of the Sear Kit and grill for 4 minutes, then rotate melon 45° and grill for another 4 minutes and remove. Cool in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Step 4: Cut onion in half and place on Sear Kit and grill for 10-15 minutes until onion is nicely charred. Remove and let cool in refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- Step 5: Once cooled, cut melon into 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch square chunks and add to mixing bowl. Add thin onion slices and crumbled feta to mixing bowl and toss until well combined. Top with balsamic reduction and mint before serving.
Ingredients
Serving Sizes
Ingredients
- 1/2 Watermelon
- 1 teaspoon(s) Olive Oil
- 1/2 tablespoon(s) Chef John's Soul Powder Rub
- 1 tablespoon(s) Jody's Asian Persuasion Rub
- 1/2 Red Onion
- 1/4 pound(s) Feta Cheese
- 2 ounce(s) Balsamic Reduction
- 3 Mint Leaves, chiffonade
Tools Needed
- recteq Chef Knife
- Cutting Board
- Tongs
- Large Glass Bowl
- Step 1: Preheat recteq to 475°F and place the Sear Kit with the raised side up inside.
- Step 2: On cutting board, cut rind off watermelon, then square the melon up by cutting sides, top and bottom. Cut 1/2 inch thick sheets, season with oil, Jody's Asian Persuasion, and Chef John's Soul Powder.
- Step 3: Place melon on the raised side of the Sear Kit and grill for 4 minutes, then rotate melon 45° and grill for another 4 minutes and remove. Cool in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Step 4: Cut onion in half and place on Sear Kit and grill for 10-15 minutes until onion is nicely charred. Remove and let cool in refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- Step 5: Once cooled, cut melon into 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch square chunks and add to mixing bowl. Add thin onion slices and crumbled feta to mixing bowl and toss until well combined. Top with balsamic reduction and mint before serving.
Chef Pairings
We recommend Grilled Watermelon Salad as the perfect companion to Honey Garlic Pork Chops.