pped Ricotta & Pickled Onion Vinaigrette Recipe
This Grilled Watermelon Tower with Whipped Ricotta & Pickled Onion Vinaigrette recipe is a sophisticated take on a summer salad, combining the smoky flavors of grilled watermelon with the creamy richness of whipped ricotta, all brought together by a zesty pickled onion vinaigrette.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 towers 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Watermelon:
- 1 small seedless watermelon 🍉
Cheese:
- 200 g ricotta cheese 🧀
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tbsp honey 🍯
- Pinch of salt
Pickled Onion Vinaigrette:
- ½ cup pickled red onion, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp pickling liquid from the onions
- 2 tbsp olive oil 🫒
- 1 tsp honey 🍯
- Salt & pepper to taste
For Grilling:
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Slice the Watermelon 🍉: Cut watermelon into thick, even rounds using a ring cutter for uniform discs.
- Grill the Melon 🔥: Heat a grill pan over high heat, lightly oil. Grill watermelon slices for 1–2 minutes per side until marked but not mushy.
- Make Whipped Ricotta 🧀: Blend ricotta, cream, honey, and salt until light and fluffy. Chill until needed.
- Mix the Vinaigrette 🌟: Whisk pickling liquid, olive oil, honey, chopped pickled onions, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the Tower 🏯: Stack grilled watermelon slices with a layer of whipped ricotta between each.
- Finish & Serve ✨: Spoon vinaigrette over the top, letting it cascade down the sides. Serve immediately.
Keywords: Grilled Watermelon, Ricotta, Pickled Onion Vinaigrette, Summer Salad, Grilling, Whipped Cheese, Tower Salad