This salad has summer written all over it. The grilled watermelon adds a subtle heartiness and the combination of seasonal tomatoes and watermelon is unreal. It's simple and impressive, a good last minute dish for an end of summer picnic.
makes 4
you'll need..
1 pint heirloom cherry tomatoes
1 small watermelon
small bundle of basil
1 large handful hazelnuts, toasted
drizzle balsamic vinegar
drizzle extra virgin olive oil
maldon flaky sea salt
cracked pepper
to do..
In a dry skillet toast hazelnuts for a few minutes, until fragrant. When cool, rub between hands to remove most of the papery skins.
Cut cherry tomatoes in half and roughly tear basil. Add to a bowl then drizzle with balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt and cracked pepper.
Cut 1-2 inch thick slices of watermelon, then quarter each round. Grill in a dry skillet, a minute or two on each side.
On a plate add a couple slices of watermelon, top with tomato basil salad and hazelnuts.
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