Grilled Watermelon, Feta, Arugula Salad with Fig Balsamic

It's salad time! The biggest purchase you have to make is a bottle of fig balsamic. It will run you around $5-6 but it's a key ingredient to this recipe and can be used to make many different things. I promise I will post more recipes with fig balsamic. 

Serves 2

Calories per serving: 283

Bonus (Total fat 14.8, Sat fat 2.1, Carbs 14.4, Fiber 3.35, Sugars 9.15, protein 17.45)

Ingredients:

3 slices watermelon, cut off the rind but leave the pieces large so you can grill them easily 

1 bunch of baby arugula, cleaned 

1/2 cup fig balsamic 

1/4 cup feta cheese

2 Tbsp. roasted pumpkin seeds

Drizzle of olive oil

Freshly cracked black pepper

Method:

1. Heat the grill on medium/high

2. Pour the balsamic in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and boil until its reduced itself half way. It should look much thicker. Put off to the side to cool

3. Place watermelon on the grill for 5 minutes, flip and cook another 5. When finished take off and let cool a bit

4. Place the arugula in 2 bowls and drizzle a little olive oil on each, stir to mix. Cut slightly cooled watermelon into chunks and place on top of arugula. Top with feta cheese and 1 Tbsp. each pumpkin seeds. To finish, drizzle both bowls with the fig balsamic and cracked black pepper 

Wine

What's better than kicking your summer off with a grilled watermelon salad? Having a glass of rose with it! Let the bad rap that rose's carry around fly out the window and go grab yourself a delicious Spanish rosado.  Spanish rosados are a well kept secret and it is worth finding one that you like - 100% garnachas are usually reliable - as they are deliciously drinkable by themselves or with food and make a pleasing change from red or white wines. My top pick is Olivares. The Olivares vineyards sit in the coolest subzone of Jumilla, with sandy, lime-rich soils that produce intensely aromatic wines. This is super-refreshing, with rich strawberry, cherry, and hints of sage and herbs on the nose. The palate brings dried cherries and strawberries and a long lush finish. 70% Monastrell, and 30% Syrah.

Body: light-Medium

Acidity: Fresh

Dryness: Medium - High

Calories: 115

Shelf Price: 12.99