3-Ingredient Grilled Watermelon, Feta, and Tomato Salad
A refreshing summer salad combining sweet grilled watermelon with savory feta cheese and juicy heirloom tomatoes. This elegant dish features charred watermelon rounds layered with colorful tomato slices and creamy feta.
Ingredients
- •1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more
- •1 whole seedless watermelon
- •1 teaspoon kosher salt
- •4 whole heirloom tomatoes
- •½ teaspoon black pepper
- •6 ounces feta
- •1¼ cups thinly sliced
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Prepare a grill for medium-high heat or heat a grill pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high; oil grate or pan.
5 min
- 2.
Using a 2" diameter ring cutter or thin drinking glass, cut watermelon into circles; you should have 20-22 pieces (reserve scraps for another use). Season watermelon on both sides with 1/2 tsp. salt. Grill watermelon until well charred, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and set aside until cool to the touch, about 10 minutes.
15 min
- 3.
Meanwhile, toss tomatoes, 1 Tbsp. oil, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper in a large bowl.
3 min
- 4.
Layer watermelon, tomato mixture, and cheese in alternating layers on a platter, draining any extra liquid from tomatoes before using. Drizzle with oil, season with pepper, and serve.
5 min
