Grilled Watermelon With Whipped Feta Dip Recipes

CREAMY WHIPPED FETA DIP

Steps:

• Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Transfer to a serving bowl and use a small spoon to create a swirl on the surface of the dip. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and crushed red pepper flakes, if using.
• MAKE AHEAD: This dip can be made up to 3 days ahead of time and stored in a covered container in the refrigerator. It will stiffen up in the fridge to a spread-like consistency, so be sure to let it sit at room temperature for about an hour before serving.
• To make the toasted pita wedges: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Brush the pita bread on both sides with olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Cut into wedges, then arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for about 10 minutes until lightly toasted.
• To make the toasted sesame seeds: In a small pan over medium heat, cook the sesame seeds, stirring frequently, until golden, a few minutes. Watch carefully as they are quick to burn.

GRILLED WATERMELON WITH FETA

Steps:

• GrillCut watermelon into 1 inch thick slabs and lightly brush both sides with olive oil.
• Place watermelon slices on the grill (cut-side down) and grill for 2-3 minutes. Flip slices over and grill for another 2-3 minutes.
• When the watermelon starts to get slight grill markings remove from the grill and cut watermelon from the rind.
• Place watermelon slices on serving dish and top with crumbled feta, chopped basil and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.

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GRILLED WATERMELON WITH LIME & FETA

Steps:

• Heat greased grill to high heat.
• Trim and discard ends from watermelon piece. Cut trimmed watermelon into 1-inch-thick wedges with rind left on end of each wedge.
• Sprinkle both sides of wedges evenly with sugar.
• Grill 1-1/2 to 2 min. or until bottoms of wedges are grill marked; turn. Repeat to grill mark other sides. Transfer to platter.
• Drizzle with lime juice; top with cheese and lime zest.

ROASTED GARLIC WHIPPED FETA DIP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
• In a small bowl, toss the garlic cloves in a teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil. Transfer the olive oil-coated cloves to the prepared baking tray. Sparingly sprinkle with kosher salt (about an ⅛ of a teaspoon).
• Roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
• In a food proccessor or blender, combine all of the ingredients except for the 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Blend until smooth. While blending, drizzle in the olive oil until emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning, if desired.
• Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with desired toppings.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Brush the pita bread with olive oil, on both sides Transfer the bread to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
• Bake for 10 minutes, or until lightly toasted.

GRILLED WATERMELON WITH WHIPPED FETA DIP

Steps:

• Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. If using an outdoor grill, preheat over medium-high heat until a thermometer registers 500 degrees F; clean and lightly oil the grill grates. See Cook's Note.
• Cut the watermelon in half lengthwise. Cut each half into 1-inch thick slices shaped like half-moons. Working in batches, grill the watermelon slices, uncovered, until just marked, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet to cool slightly. Once cool enough to touch, cut the watermelon into triangles, leaving the rind intact to serve as a handle for dipping.
• Pulse the garlic in a food processor until minced. Add the feta, yogurt , herbs and 2 tablespoons of the feta brine. Process until whipped and smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Transfer to a small bowl. Top with a drizzle of honey, pepper and more herbs.
• Transfer the grilled watermelon "dippers" to a platter and serve with the feta dip.