GRILLED WATERMELON SALAD

Grilled Watermelon Salad image

Provided by James Briscione

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey, plus more for drizzling
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
2 small red onions, cut into 1/4-inch thick rounds, not separated
One 5-pound seedless watermelon
2 cups baby arugula
1/2 cup mint leaves
1 ounce feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons roasted and shelled pistachios, chopped
Heat a grill pan over medium heat.

Steps:

Whisk the vinegar, honey, 1 teaspoon salt and a generous amount of pepper in medium bowl. Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in the oil until emulsified. Add the onions to the bowl and marinate for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, cut the watermelon in half lengthwise, then halve one half. Cut 8 slices of watermelon from each quartered piece and reserve the remaining half of the watermelon for another use. Brush both sides of the watermelon slices with some of the balsamic vinaigrette and sprinkle with salt. Grill, flipping once, until golden grill marks have formed and the watermelon is starting to feel warm and softened, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking sheet.
Remove the onions from the vinaigrette (reserve the vinaigrette) and grill, flipping once, until softened, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Toss the arugula and mint in the bowl with the reserved vinaigrette to coat well. Lay the grilled watermelon on the bottom of the platter then top with the grilled onions and the greens. Sprinkle with the feta and pistachios. Drizzle with more honey before serving.