Watermelon and Grilled Cheese Salad

Lisa Sharples
I love going to restaurants, then backwards engineering dishes at home…particularly, salads and Asian cuisine so you will likely spot me in Uwajimaya in Seattle on the weekends. :)
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Updated: 5/13/2020

Juicy watermelon and salty cheese make a great (and stunning) combination.

Serves: 4 Save

Ingredients (7)

  • 6 ounce haloumi or fresh mozzarella cheese, drained
  • 3 cup arugula
  • 1/4 seedless watermelon, cut into small wedges
  • 3 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • Aged balsamic vinegar
  • 1 bunch fresh mint, chopped
  • 1/4 cup pistachios, roughly chopped

Directions

  1. Slice cheese into 1/3-inch slices. Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high; brush grate with olive oil. Grill cheese about 2 minutes on each side, until heated through and grill marks show.
  2. Place arugula on a platter; top with watermelon and cheese. Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar. Scatter mint and pistachios on top.

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Ingredients (6)

  • 1 oz. Don Julio Tequila Blanco
  • 0.5 oz. Spiced Simple Syrup* or Falernum Liqueur
  • 2 oz. Lime Juice
  • 2 oz. Coconut Milk
  • 0.5 oz. Agave Syrup
  • Dehydrated Lime Wheel Garnish
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