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Grilled Watermelon Caprese Salad

June 2, 2015 by rachelle 33 Comments

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Hello Summer!  I’ve missed you, old friend.

 

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Nothing says summer more than a caprese salad.  Well, maybe watermelon and grilling.  I had so much watermelon and I already pureed it and added booze so what’s left to do?  Throw it on the grill.


 

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Now we all know that I tend to make things janky rustic and that’s the way I’m rolling here.

 

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I could have done some precision artistry with my big ole knife and made uniform shapes or some business like that.

 

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But I didn’t.  The truth is that I started to and just got over it.  I was ready to get my grill on with this watermelon caprese.

 

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And it was time for dinner.

 

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Grilled Watermelon Caprese Salad

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 8 or so cups of watermelon pieces
  • salt according to taste
  • 8 ounces mozzarella
  • 15 or so basil leaves

Instructions

  1. Bring balsamic to a boil in a small sauce pan, reduce to medium and reduce by about half and thick
  2. Salt watermelon according to tase - I used about 1/4 teaspoon on all the watermelon and found it to be a bit insufficient
  3. Grill watermelon 2-3 minutes each side - you can do this on a grill or use a grill pan on the stove
  4. While watermelon is grilling, cut up the mozzarella into slices, then quarters
  5. Let the watermelon cool and drain a bit so it doesn't get soggy
  6. Arrange watermelon on a platter, top with mozzarella and basil
  7. Drizzle with balsamic reduction
  8. Serve immediately

Note: I think grilled peaches and/or plums would be a nice addition with the watermelon.

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Comments

  1. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary

    June 2, 2015 at 9:01 pm

    I have been devouring Watermelon like it’s my dang job recently, (can you actually get paid for that? I’d be down for that!) And I have been meaning to grill it, but I get hungry and impatient too quickly. However, this salad would be worth developing a lil’ patience for! Looks absolutely perfect, refreshing and seriously delish! Thanks for sharing another stellar dish♡

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    • rachelle

      June 2, 2015 at 10:25 pm

      Girl, if you can find us a gig to be paid to eat watermelon I’m totally down for that! No reason to be impatient – it grills up fast! Thanks for your kind words, friend. You make my heart smile!

      Reply
  2. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice

    June 3, 2015 at 7:47 am

    Rachelle, this salad is simply stunning! I love that you made watermelon into a caprese salad! This sounds like the perfect dish to impress party guests with!

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    • rachelle

      June 3, 2015 at 6:21 pm

      Thanks Gayle! We had this with our dinner Sunday night as a trial run for a dinner party coming up this weekend! It’s going on the menu!

      Reply
  3. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop

    June 3, 2015 at 8:30 am

    What a clever idea! Grilling the watermelon…that just takes this salad one step beyond amazing!

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    • rachelle

      June 3, 2015 at 6:22 pm

      Thanks, Kathy! I ran out of tequila, so I figured if I couldn’t add booze I would throw it on the grill!

      Reply
  4. Linda @ Veganosity

    June 3, 2015 at 8:52 am

    Ooooh, love grilled fruit! This looks delicious. A little cashew mozzarella for me and I’d eat the entire platter. 🙂

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    • rachelle

      June 3, 2015 at 6:23 pm

      Cashew mozzarella would be perfect, Linda! I hope you like it if you try it!

      Reply
  5. Savita @ ChefDeHome

    June 3, 2015 at 3:51 pm

    Oh! this watermelon looks killer delicious, girl! pass me some!

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    • rachelle

      June 3, 2015 at 6:23 pm

      Coming right up!

      Reply
  6. Kelly - Life Made Sweeter

    June 3, 2015 at 4:09 pm

    What a creative twist on a caprese salad. Love the grilled watermelon! It looks so refreshing and delicious!

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    • rachelle

      June 3, 2015 at 6:24 pm

      Thanks Kelly! It was totally refreshing!

      Reply
  7. Manali @ CookWithManali

    June 3, 2015 at 10:23 pm

    This look so refreshing Rachelle! LOVE it!

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    • rachelle

      June 4, 2015 at 7:27 pm

      Thanks so much, Manali! How’s the learning to drive going?

      Reply
  8. Medha @ Whisk & Shout

    June 4, 2015 at 8:12 pm

    The watermelon sounds and looks soooo fresh and I love the complementary colors of this salad 🙂

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    • rachelle

      June 6, 2015 at 2:14 pm

      Thanks so much, Medha!

      Reply
  9. Ami@NaiveCookCooks

    June 5, 2015 at 8:12 am

    I love caprese salad but for some reason I have never made it at home!! I know that needs to change and this version with watermelon probably will be my new favorite!

    Reply
    • rachelle

      June 6, 2015 at 2:15 pm

      Girl, you totally need to change that!

      Reply
  10. Heather - Butter & Burlap

    June 5, 2015 at 8:53 am

    LOVE the pictures and LOVE this recipe! I’ve seen a lot of watermelon caprese salads, but have not tried any yet. I certainly could faceplate into that picture. Great recipe!

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    • rachelle

      June 6, 2015 at 2:16 pm

      Thanks so much for the photo compliments! You should absolutely try one!

      Reply
  11. Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg

    June 5, 2015 at 11:56 am

    Yaaass. This is the most perfect caprese that I’ve ever seen.

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    • rachelle

      June 6, 2015 at 2:16 pm

      LOL! Thanks Erin!

      Reply
  12. Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen

    June 6, 2015 at 5:49 am

    Oh God! This watermelon salad is extraordinary! Loved this vibrant and refreshing salad so much! Have a lovely Saturday! 🙂

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    • rachelle

      June 6, 2015 at 2:17 pm

      Thanks Anu! Happy Saturday!

      Reply
  13. Annie @ The Garlic Diaries

    June 6, 2015 at 11:57 am

    GRILLED watermelon?? That is such a brilliant idea. We are moving to a house (right now we have an apartment) in a few days, so we will finally be able to have a grill, and I am SO excited. I’m basically going to grill anything and everything. So this salad is perfect for me right now! Can’t wait to try!

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    • rachelle

      June 6, 2015 at 2:18 pm

      I’m so excited for you, Annie! Good luck with the move and fire up that grill!

      Reply
  14. Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat

    June 9, 2015 at 7:25 pm

    It’s cool to see this caprese salad with watermelon. That adds such a fun twist to this dish!

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    • rachelle

      June 9, 2015 at 10:15 pm

      Thanks Shelby! Roasted fruit is so yummy!

      Reply
  15. Jenna @ A Savory Feast

    June 15, 2015 at 3:46 pm

    Wow, this looks so refreshing and delicious! I’ve been wanting to try grilling watermelon lately. Your pictures are gorgeous! Thanks for joining us for The Wednesday Showcase.

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    • rachelle

      June 15, 2015 at 6:35 pm

      Thanks so much Jenna! You should totally try grilling fruit of all kind – it’s amazing! Thanks for letting me party with y’all! Such a fun idea!

      Reply

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