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Grilled Watermelon Salad Recipe

Grilled Watermelon Salad

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  • on June 02, 2013

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    Followed this recipe exactly except I sliced the cubes a bit thinner. OUTSTANDING. The slightly bitter, pepper arugula perfectly offsets the sweetness of the melon. I do recommend using a grill skillet or disposable foil grilling pan for the watermelon. It can be slippery and difficult to work with on the larger grates of a grill. Otherwise, didn't change a thing. Great recipe.

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  • on August 08, 2012

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    I opted to grill the individual size seedless watermelons as they are a bit more firm than the larger melons.
    Use good Balsamic Vinegar and Reduce it SLOWLY or it will turn to a hard candy stage quickly.
    I could not find enough Arugula in my local stores so I added some baby Kale leaves
    I used Feta too.
    I let the watermelon sit out for about 15 minutes after I rubbed on the olive oil to set up a skin making it easier to flip.
    Everyone Loved it.
    The watermelon with just the slightest hint of salt and the vinegar was the most unusual and yet amazing taste I have come across this summer so far.

    Personal:
    The individual size was perfect
    Bite size pieces would be better.
    I liked the flavor of the feta vs. the goat cheese; the tang of the goat cheese with the vinegar was too overwhelming.
    The Arugula & Kale added an earthly taste and the dressing clung to it perfectly.
    Next time I will lightly coat the greens in a bowl before I plate the salad.

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  • on February 11, 2012

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    One of the best salads we make. Rave reviews from everyone who eats it. Reducing the balsamic will make your house smell, so do it outside or open a window if you can.

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  • on September 01, 2011

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    This recipe was not my fav. It does start the ideas flowing for watermelon in a salad with the balsamic reduction, however my daughter and I quickly realized we are not fans of arugula or goat cheese..lol...maybe we will give it another try with a different leaf and cheese.

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  • on August 23, 2011

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    I hate to write that I didn't like a recipe buuuuuut....I found this one almost un-edible for myself and my family (and no, we are not picky eaters!. The grilled watermelon did not have a good flavor (and, yes, I did use a wonderful Hermiston watermelon and it had to be removed from the salad in order for me to continue eating it. I did like the balsamic reduction, however. I also did make some slight changes to the recipe only because that was what was available to me. Like others, I used feta instead of goat cheese. I also used field greens from our garden. And, it just so happened I had some candied walnuts that needed to be used...so I tossed those in for good measure. I think you should be a definite fan of grilled watermelon in order to enjoy this one!

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  • on August 17, 2011

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    This recipe is delicious!! I made it for a dinner with friends, and they all thought it was amazing...and it is extremely easy to make!

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  • on July 10, 2011

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    Decidedly blah. If I make it again I will make more balsamic, the reduction was not enough to dress 4 salads. The grilled watermelon didn't have the flavor I was hoping for.

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  • on July 05, 2011

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    This recipe has become my signature dish. I use peaches instead of watermelon & present it on a large platter instead of stacked and it gets raves. I always give credit to Claire for this simple yet delicious salad.

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  • on July 01, 2011

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    It never turns out like the picture. :( I would recommend patting dry the watermelon slices really well before you add just the tiniest of olive oil. A bit difficult to eat with a fork and knife.

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  • on June 27, 2011

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    This was unbelievable tasty. I substitued the goat cheese for the feta cheese. Is amazing how amazing the boiled balsamic vinegar tastes like. I did this for a "tapas" night and it was such a hit.
    As always, you are a genius!!

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