Grilled Watermelon with Blue Cheese and Prosciutto

By emp1438

Virginia Willis, Southern Living

AUGUST 2012

Ingredients

• 3 (1/2-inch-thick) watermelon rounds, quartered
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground pepper
• 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
• 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
• Fresh basil leaves
• 2 teaspoons bottled balsamic glaze

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat grill to 350° to 400° (medium-high) heat. Brush both sides of each watermelon quarter with olive oil, and season with desired amount of salt and pepper. Cut prosciutto into thin strips.

2. Grill watermelon quarters, without grill lid, 1 minute on each side or until grill marks appear.

3. Transfer watermelon to a serving plate; top with blue cheese, prosciutto strips, and fresh basil. Drizzle watermelon with balsamic glaze. Serve immediately.