Grilled Watermelon with Prosciutto and Feta
Ingredients
- 1 small seedless watermelon
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 pound thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into 16 strips
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta
- Kosher salt and coarse black pepper to taste
- Bottled balsamic glaze and fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
Prepare grill for direct cooking over medium-high heat. Remove rind from watermelon and cut into 1-inch slices. Cut slices into 16 3x3-inch squares (reserve extra for another use). Place watermelon squares in a single layer on a stack of paper towels and let sit for 15 minutes, or until most of the excess moisture is absorbed. Brush both sides of the watermelon slices with oil and season to taste with salt. Place on the grill and cook until grill marks appear on both sides, about 3-4 minutes total. Transfer to a serving platter and top each with a strip of prosciutto and 1 teaspoon feta cheese. Season to taste with freshly ground pepper. Garnish with a generous drizzle of balsamic glaze and basil leaves. Serve immediately. Makes 8 appetizer servings.