Grilled Cheese with Watermelon and Mint
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
18 mins
When you hear of grilled cheese with watermelon, you might think about a sandwich of sorts, but in fact this recipe puts Haloumi or Paneer cheese directly on the grill. Combine that with watermelon, salty olives and refreshing mint and you have a delicious summer appetizer salad.
Course:
Appetizers/Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
Vegetarian
Servings: 6
Calories: 254 kcal
Ingredients
- 8 slices watermelon, 1/2 inch thick
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- extra virgin olive oil
- 8 ounces Halloumi, Paneer or grilling cheese, sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 lemon zest and juice
- 15 pitted Kalamata olives
Instructions
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Pre-heat your outdoor grill until hot and you can only hold your hand 1 to 2 inches above the grill for 2 to 3 seconds before pulling it away.
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Season the watermelon slices with salt and pepper and brush lightly with olive oil. Grill about 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until there are nice grill marks.
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Brush the cheese slices on both sides with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and place on the grill until there are nice grill marks - about 1 to 2 minutes per side.
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Arrange the grilled cheese and grilled watermelon on a plate and sprinkle with the fresh herbs and lemon zest. Squeeze a little lemon juice and drizzle a little olive oil over the top and garnish with the Kalamata olives. Serve with fresh griddle bread.
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Cheese with Watermelon and Mint
Amount Per Serving
Calories 254
Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 6g30%
Sodium 614mg26%
Potassium 468mg13%
Carbohydrates 31g10%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 24g27%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 2390IU48%
Vitamin C 42.7mg52%
Calcium 420mg42%
Iron 1.2mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.