Grilled Watermelon With Whipped Feta Dip Recipes

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.

FETA YOGURT DIP

Steps:

• Combine feta and yogurt in a large bowl and whisk until well blended. Add lemon zest and juice, olive oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons dill and 1 1/2 teaspoons mint. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix until well blended. If not serving immediately, cover and chill until ready to serve.
• Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with the remaining herbs, a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkling of sesame seeds. Serve with watermelon spears.

GRILLED WATERMELON WITH FETA

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium high. When hot, brush olive oil on grates so the watermelon doesn't stick to it.
• While grill is heating up put the balsamic in a pot and heat down until it thickens. We like a lot of balsamic so we use more than a ¼ cup.
• Slice watermelon in half and then in 1.5" quarters. You want the rind on each piece. (picture a slice of pie).
• Pat dry with paper towel and sprinkle a small amount of salt on both sides.
• Place on grill. You should start to see grill marks in 2 to 3 minutes. Then flip.
• Remove watermelon from grill. Drizzle balsamic glaze over and sprinkle as much or as little fat as you like.
• Optional: Diced up some fresh mint and sprinkle over.

TOMATO CROSTINI WITH WHIPPED FETA

Steps:

• For the whipped feta, place the feta and cream cheese in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Pulse until the cheeses are mixed. Add 1/3 cup of the olive oil, the lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and process until smooth.
• For the tomatoes, up to an hour before you're serving, combine the shallots, garlic, and vinegar in a medium bowl. Set aside for 5 minutes. Whisk in the remaining 1/3 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add the tomatoes, stir gently, and set aside for 10 minutes. Stir in the basil and taste for seasonings.
• To assemble the crostini, spread each slice of bread with a generous amount of whipped feta. With a slotted spoon, place the tomatoes on top. Put the crostini on plates and scatter with the pine nuts. Sprinkle with extra basil and serve.

GRILLED GREEK CHICKEN BREASTS WITH WHIPPED FETA

Steps:

• Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise.
• Combine red wine vinegar, kosher salt, black pepper, cayenne, thyme, oregano, rosemary, and garlic powder in a bowl. Add chicken and toss until thoroughly and evenly coated. Pour in ¼ cup olive oil and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 12 hours, but 2 to 3 hours is ideal.
• Place Greek yogurt in another bowl and crumble in feta cheese. Add garlic, mint, and lemon zest and whip with an electric hand mixer or whisk until light and fluffy. Taste and adjust as needed. Refrigerate until needed.
• Preheat a charcoal grill until coals are white and very hot.
• Grill chicken over the hot coals for about 4 minutes per side; continue to flip and grill chicken until no longer pink in the center and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of each piece reads at least 150 degrees F (65 degrees C). Remove from the grill and let rest for about 5 minutes.
• Spread whipped feta onto a serving platter or plate and place chicken over top. Sprinkle with fresh Italian parsley and mint and serve.

WHIPPED FETA DIP

Steps:

• Combine feta cheese, yogurt, oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and garlic in a food processor and mix until well blended and smooth. Add mint, basil, and pepper and pulse to combine.