Grilled Watermelon With Arugula And Feta
Watermelon NutritionWatermelon is one of the best fruits to help you stay hydrated. It is 92% water! It is also a nutritional powerhouse: It is packed with nutrient-dense minerals, fiber and antioxidant-rich phytonutrients, like beta carotene and lycopene. It contains higher levels of lycopene than any other fresh fruit or vegetable. Watermelon is an excellent source of Vitamin C, which plays a key role in immune function.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds seedless watermelon
- 6 Tbsp of extra virgin Greek olive oil
- Sea salt and pepper to taste
- 150 g or 5 oz of feta
- 6 cups of arugula
- 1 red onion halved and sliced thin
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Toss together the arugula with the feta and the onion.
- Light the grill to medium-high. (Alternatively, you can grill the watermelon in a grill pan on top of the stove.) Cut the watermelon in large triangular wedges about an inch thick.
- Using paper towels, blot the watermelon wedges dry
- Brush the watermelon slices with a little olive oil on both sides.
- Grill the watermelon slices over high heat for a few minutes, turning each wedge with kitchen tongs, until grill marks appear. Cut the wedges into smaller triangular serving pieces.
- Make a dressing by whisking together the rest of the olive oil with the lime juice and zest. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the arugula mixture with all but 2 tablespoons of the dressing and transfer to a serving platter or large bowl.
- Place the grilled watermelon over the arugula mixture. Drizzle with remaining dressing and serve.
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