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
- 2 tbsphoney
- 1/2 tsplemon zest
- 1/4 cuppickled red onions
- 2 tbspolive oil
- 1 tbspbalsamic vinegar
- 1 tspDijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill watermelon rounds for 2-3 minutes per side until grill marks appear. Let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, whip ricotta with honey and lemon zest until smooth and slightly fluffy.
- In another bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette. Stir in pickled onions.
- To assemble, place one grilled watermelon round on a plate. Spread a layer of whipped ricotta on top. Repeat with another watermelon round and ricotta layer.
- Drizzle with pickled onion vinaigrette and garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.