Grilled Watermelon Crostini with Honey Balsamic Reduction
These crostinis make a delicious app or side for any summer fare! Grilling watermelon adds a delicious smoky flavor to the fruit that really brings out its natural sweetness. If you’re out of fresh basil, mint also works wonderfully in this dish.
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Yield 12 crostinis
Ingredients
- 12 Watermelon slices thick rectangular size, about the same size as baguette slices
- 12 Baguette slices toasted
- 12-20 Basil leaves fresh
- 3 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 tbsp Liquid Honey
- 1/2 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium heat.
- Grill the watermelon slices over medium heat for 5-7 minutes per side, until grill marks appear and the watermelon begins to caramelize.
- Arrange the basil leaves over the toasted baguette slices and top with the grilled watermelon.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk the balsamic vinegar and honey together and let it come to a simmer until it thickens just slightly (about 5 minutes).
- Drizzle the honey balsamic reduction over each of the watermelon slices and top with the crumbled feta cheese.
- Serve immediately.
Estimated Cost Per Serving:
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Watermelon Crostini with Honey Balsamic Reduction
Per
90 g
Calories
140
% Daily Value*
Fat
1.5
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Carbohydrates
26
g
9
%
Fibre
1
g
4
%
Sugars
7
g
8
%
Protein
5
g
10
%
Cholesterol
5
mg
2
%
Sodium
280
mg
12
%
Vitamin A
300
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
3.3
mg
4
%
Calcium
40
mg
4
%
Iron
1.4
mg
8
%
*5% or less is a little, 15% or more is a lot
Tips & Notes
Recipe from Half Your Plate Blogger Friend Chrissie Baker