3-Ingredient Grilled Watermelon, Feta, and Tomato Salad

Name: 3-Ingredient Grilled Watermelon, Feta, and Tomato Salad
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more; 1 1 (4-pound) seedless watermelon, rind removed, cut into 1/2"-thick slices; 1 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 1 4 multicolored heirloom tomatoes, thinly sliced; 1 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more; 1 6 ounces feta; 1 thinly sliced (about 1 1/4 cups)

From the kitchen of Carly

Charred watermelon gets nutty and concentrated on the grill, then layered with juicy heirloom tomatoes and salty feta for a salad that tastes like summer but feels completely unexpected. Simple, striking, and addictively good.

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Servings: 4
Difficulty: medium

Ingredients

4 servings

11 tablespoon olive oil, plus more
11 (4-pound) seedless watermelon, rind removed, cut into 1/2"-thick slices
11 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
14 multicolored heirloom tomatoes, thinly sliced
11/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more
16 ounces feta
1thinly sliced (about 1 1/4 cups)

Instructions

Prepare a grill for medium-high heat or heat a grill pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high; oil grate or pan.
Using a 2" diameter ring cutter or thin drinking glass, cut watermelon into circles; you should have 20, 22 pieces (reserve scraps for another use). Season watermelon on both sides with 1/2 tsp. salt. Grill watermelon until well charred, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and set aside until cool to the touch, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, toss tomatoes, 1 Tbsp. oil, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper in a large bowl.
Layer watermelon, tomato mixture, and cheese in alternating layers on a platter, draining any extra liquid from tomatoes before using. Drizzle with oil, season with pepper, and serve.