Grilled Watermelon With Whipped Feta Dip Food

WHIPPED FETA DIP

Steps:

• Combine feta cheese, yogurt, oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and garlic in a food processor and mix until well blended and smooth. Add mint, basil, and pepper and pulse to combine.

HOW TO GRILL WATERMELON (EASY GRILLED WATERMELON)

Steps:

• Heat an outdoor gas grill or an indoor griddle or cast iron grill to high.
• Slice the melon. Wash the melon and trim the ends so that you're able to set the melon flat on your cutting surface. Cut the melon it into two halves, then cut the halves into quarters. From there slice into 1/2 -inch triangles with the rind on (do not remove the rind/skin).
• Grill. Arrange the melon wedges or triangles on the prepared hot grill in one single layer. Grill over high direct heat for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side, watching for some grill marks to appear.
• While the melons are on the grill, quickly prepare the chili and honey-lime sauce. In a small microwave safe bowl, combine the honey, lime juice, and Aleppo pepper flakes (or red pepper flakes). Mix with a spoon then warm the mixture in the microwave for just a few seconds (no more than 10 seconds). Or, you can put your honey in a glass jar and cover tightly and leave it in a bowl of warmed water until it has loosened).
• Arrange the grilled watermelon.

GRILLED WATERMELON AND FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Place sliced onion in a bowl and cover with water and 1 teaspoon of the vinegar. Soak 5 minutes, then drain and rinse. Drain on paper towels.
• Prepare a medium-hot grill. Use 1 tablespoon of the olive oil to brush the watermelon slices lightly. Grill for about 3 minutes per side, or until charred. Remove from heat and dice. Transfer, with juice, to a large salad bowl.
• Add onions and remaining ingredients and toss together. Let sit for a few minutes or for up to an hour before serving. Toss again just before serving.

GRILLED WATERMELON WITH FETA

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium high. When hot, brush olive oil on grates so the watermelon doesn't stick to it.
• While grill is heating up put the balsamic in a pot and heat down until it thickens. We like a lot of balsamic so we use more than a ¼ cup.
• Slice watermelon in half and then in 1.5" quarters. You want the rind on each piece. (picture a slice of pie).
• Pat dry with paper towel and sprinkle a small amount of salt on both sides.
• Place on grill. You should start to see grill marks in 2 to 3 minutes. Then flip.
• Remove watermelon from grill. Drizzle balsamic glaze over and sprinkle as much or as little fat as you like.
• Optional: Diced up some fresh mint and sprinkle over.