GRILLED WATERMELON AND FETA SALAD

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I love watermelon and feta salad, whether the watermelon is grilled or not. The sweet, juicy watermelon against the salty, creamy feta and pungent onions is a winning combination. This version introduces heat - if you serve it right after grilling the melon (it isn't a must) - and char. Throw the watermelon slices, with the rind, onto the grill after or before you've grilled your meat or fish or vegetables. Grill them on both sides until just charred, then cut away the rinds and dice up the melon for the salad.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, lunch, quick, salads and dressings, appetizer

Time 10m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 small red onion, sliced
3 large or 4 smaller 1-inch-thick slices watermelon
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper or mild chili powder (to taste)

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.

Ché Echobardo
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit! The grilled watermelon is so flavorful and the feta cheese and dressing really complement it. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new and exciting salad to try


All Arafat
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This salad is perfect for a summer party! It's light and refreshing, and the grilled watermelon adds a unique flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new and exciting salad to try.


Markela Davis
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I'm not a big fan of watermelon, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The grilled watermelon was actually really good, and the feta cheese and dressing really made the dish. I would definitely recommend this recipe to


Avuzwa Sombo
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This salad was easy to make and very flavorful. The grilled watermelon was a nice touch and the feta cheese added a nice salty flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and refreshing salad.


Sifundo Masinama
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I found this salad to be a bit bland. I would recommend adding some herbs or spices to the watermelon before grilling it, or using a more flavorful dressing.


Teresa Roche
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less watermelon or adding some other ingredients to balance out the sweetness.


Rahim bux Nizamani
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit! The grilled watermelon is so flavorful and the feta cheese and dressing really complement it. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new and exciting salad to try


nurden zuba
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This salad is perfect for a summer party! It's light and refreshing, and the grilled watermelon adds a unique flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new and exciting salad to try.


Joseph Golding
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new and exciting salad to try.


Judy Peters
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This salad was easy to make and very flavorful. The grilled watermelon was a nice touch and the feta cheese added a nice salty flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and refreshing salad.


Jeri Obroo
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I'm not a big fan of watermelon, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The grilled watermelon was actually really good, and the feta cheese and dressing really made the dish. I would definitely recommend this recipe to


Ornob Shetu
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious! The watermelon is perfectly grilled and the feta cheese is creamy and flavorful. The dressing is also delicious and really brings all the flavors together. I will definitely be making this salad again and ag


mohamad salami
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I love the idea of grilled watermelon, but I think this recipe needs a bit more flavor. I would recommend adding some herbs or spices to the watermelon before grilling it.


Pierre Alexander stevenson
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This salad was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less feta cheese or adding some other ingredients to balance out the saltiness.


Matyas Tebabu
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The grilled watermelon was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the feta cheese and dressing were delicious. I would recommend using less watermelon or adding some other ingredients to balance out the sweetness.


Maqsood Mughal
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This salad was a hit at my last barbecue! Everyone loved the combination of watermelon, feta, and grilled corn. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new and exciting side dish.


Rahad Hosain
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great! The watermelon was perfectly grilled and the feta cheese was creamy and flavorful. The dressing was also delicious and really brought all the flavors together. I will definitely be making


Anas Warricah
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This grilled watermelon and feta salad was a refreshing and unique dish that was perfect for a summer party. The sweetness of the watermelon paired perfectly with the saltiness of the feta cheese, and the grilled flavor added a nice smoky touch. I wo