Description
A refined twist on a summer favorite. The smoky grilled watermelon pairs perfectly with creamy ricotta and tangy pickled onions.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 small seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch thick rounds
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a small bowl, combine red onion, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and red pepper flakes. Let pickle for at least 30 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whip ricotta with honey and sea salt until light and fluffy. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Heat grill to medium-high. Brush watermelon rounds with olive oil and grill for 2-3 minutes per side until grill marks appear.
- To assemble, place one grilled watermelon round on a plate, top with a dollop of whipped ricotta, then another watermelon round. Repeat to create a tower.
- Drizzle with pickled onion vinaigrette and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.