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Watermelon Pizza

Refreshing Watermelon Pizza: A Sweet and Savory Summer Treat

Enjoy a unique twist on traditional pizza with this Watermelon Pizza, combining sweet watermelon with savory toppings for a refreshing summer treat.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Pizza Base
  • 1 medium Seedless Watermelon Ensure they're ripe for maximum sweetness and juiciness.
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes Feel free to substitute with your favorite tomato variety.
  • 2 cups Fresh Baby Arugula Spinach or mixed greens can stand in if needed.
  • 1 cup Fresh Blueberries Other berries like raspberries can bring a different flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese Opt for cashew cheese for a dairy-free alternative.
  • 1/4 cup Pitted Greek Olives Kalamata olives work wonderfully for a richer taste.
For Drizzling and Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil You can swap this out for avocado oil if you prefer.
  • to taste Kosher Salt Essential seasoning to balance the dish.
  • to taste Coarsely Ground Pepper Essential seasoning to balance the dish.
  • optional Balsamic Glaze Can be replaced with honey or left out entirely.

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • platter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Grilled Watermelon Pizza
  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and ensure it’s well-greased. Grill the watermelon wedges for 5-6 minutes on each side until caramelized.
  2. Remove the grilled watermelon and let it cool at room temperature before refrigerating for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Layer the chilled watermelon wedges with cherry tomatoes, arugula, blueberries, feta cheese, and olives.
  4. Drizzle olive oil over the toppings, sprinkle salt and pepper, and finish with balsamic glaze if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Choose ripe watermelon for best flavor and ensure your grill is well-greased before grilling to avoid sticking. Chilling the watermelon enhances its refreshing qualities.

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