Grilled Watermelon Crostini with Honey Balsamic Reduction

Name: Grilled Watermelon Crostini with Honey Balsamic Reduction
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 12 baguette slices (toasted); 12 Watermelon slices (thick rectangular size, about the same size as baguette slices); 12-20 Basil leaves (fresh); 1/2 cup Feta Cheese (crumbled); 3 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar; 2 tbsp Liquid Honey

Jul 19, 2016

Grilled Watermelon Crostini with Honey Balsamic Reduction

These crostinis make a delicious app or side for any summer fare! Grilling watermelon adds a delicious smoky flavor to the fruit that really brings out its natural sweetness. If you’re out of fresh basil, mint also works wonderfully in this dish.

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Total Time 20 mins

Course Appetizers, Side Dishes

Servings crostinis

Calories 140 kcal

Ingredients

12 baguette slices toasted
12 Watermelon slices thick rectangular size, about the same size as baguette slices
12-20 Basil leaves fresh
1/2 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
3 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
2 tbsp Liquid Honey

Instructions

Preheat your grill to medium heat.
Grill the watermelon slices over medium heat for 5-7 minutes per side, until grill marks appear and the watermelon begins to caramelize.
Arrange the basil leaves over the toasted baguette slices and top with the grilled watermelon.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk the balsamic vinegar and honey together and let it come to a simmer until it thickens just slightly (about 5 minutes).
Drizzle the honey balsamic reduction over each of the watermelon slices and top with the crumbled feta cheese.
Serve immediately.

Notes

Recipe from Half Your Plate Blogger Friend Chrissie Baker

Nutrition

Serving: 90gCalories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 5gFat: 1.5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 280mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 3.3mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.4mg

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