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story and photos by Chelsea Gieselmann
SIMPLE
Grilled Watermelon Salad
Ingredients
1 seedless watermelon (cut into 1-inch-thick triangular slices)
8 oz crumbled feta cheese 4 fresh bay leaves (sliced
thinly)
1⁄2 lime (juice)
1⁄2 cup balsamic vinaigrette extra virgin olive oil spray salt to taste
Directions
Preheat grill to medium high heat (450 degrees). Spray each watermelon slice side with extra virgin olive oil.
Grill 2 minutes per side and set the watermelon aside to cool.
Once watermelon has cooled, cut into 1⁄2 inch cubes. In a large bowl, add your cubed watermelon and the remaining ingredients.
Cover your watermelon salad and chill for at least an hour. Serve.
DINING
If you’re like me, summers are filled with barbecues, fish fries, and cookouts. I was taught at a young age that you absolutely do not show up to one of these get togethers empty handed. Sure,
you could just bring a plain bag of potato chips and some store- bought French onion dip, but where’s the fun in that? I have
three fabulous side dishes that will not only satisfy your tastebuds, but are super simple and inexpensive to
make as well!
I try to focus on ingredients that can be
found at my local farmer’s market for my go-to sides. The fresher the produce,
the better the dish! Nothing beats that “farm to table” taste.
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