Grilled Watermelon Tower with Whipped Ricotta & Pickled Onions
A refreshing summer dish featuring grilled watermelon layered with creamy whipped ricotta and tangy pickled onion vinaigrette.
Ingredients
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- 1small seedless watermelon, cut into1-inch thick rounds
- 1 cupricotta cheese
- 1/4 cupheavy cream
- 1 tbsphoney
- 1/2red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cupapple cider vinegar
- 1 tbspsugar
- 1/2 tspsalt
- 2 tbspolive oil
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine red onion, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and salt. Let pickle for at least 15 minutes while preparing other components.
- In a mixing bowl, whip ricotta, heavy cream, and honey until light and fluffy. Season with a pinch of salt.
- Heat grill to medium-high. Brush watermelon slices 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 for 2-3 layers.
- Drizzle with pickled onion vinaigrette (including some pickled onions) and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.