Grilled Watermelon Steaks with Feta and Orzo Salad Recipe
Photo: Emily Kate Roemer
Serves 4
Ingredients
3/4 tsp. kosher salt, plus more for orzo water
1 1/4 cups orzo
1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
3 Tbsp. lemon juice
5 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1 large scallion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped mint
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
8 pitted Kalamata olives (2 ounces), chopped
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
4 (1 1/2-inch-thick, 5 1/2-inch-long, 2 1/2-inch-wide) pieces watermelon
2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup (about 2 ounces) crumbled feta
Directions
Active time: 25 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
In a medium saucepan of boiling salted water, cook orzo, stirring a few times, until al dente, about 6 minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine lemon zest and juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Drain orzo and transfer to a large bowl. Add lemon dressing and toss well. Let cool to room temperature, tossing occasionally, then stir in scallion, mint, parsley, oregano, olives, and pine nuts.
Preheat a grill on high heat and oil well. Drizzle watermelon steaks on both sides with balsamic vinegar and cook until deeply charred, about 3 minutes. Turn, sprinkle with feta, cover, and grill another minute or so to melt cheese.
Place 1 watermelon steak on each of 4 plates, spoon orzo alongside, and serve.
Ingredients
Directions
Active time: 25 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
In a medium saucepan of boiling salted water, cook orzo, stirring a few times, until al dente, about 6 minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine lemon zest and juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Drain orzo and transfer to a large bowl. Add lemon dressing and toss well. Let cool to room temperature, tossing occasionally, then stir in scallion, mint, parsley, oregano, olives, and pine nuts.
Preheat a grill on high heat and oil well. Drizzle watermelon steaks on both sides with balsamic vinegar and cook until deeply charred, about 3 minutes. Turn, sprinkle with feta, cover, and grill another minute or so to melt cheese.
Place 1 watermelon steak on each of 4 plates, spoon orzo alongside, and serve.
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