Watermelon, Mint, and Grilled Cheese Salad

Watermelon, Mint, and Grilled Cheese Salad

Grilled cheese salad? Cheese that is…grilled? Get ready for a mind-bending salad :-)

Halloumi, aka grilling cheese, originates from the Eastern Mediterranean and has a very high melting point. This high melting points make the cheese perfect for grilling! The cheese is typically made from a mixture of goat, sheep, and/or cow’s milk. Halloumi is a semi-hard white cheese with a salty brine and a slight springy texture.

When grilled, the cheese becomes crispy on the outside and creamy soft on the inside!

Grilled cheese salad with watermelon, mint, pistachio, and balsamic drizzle.

Watermelon and diabetes?

Watermelon has a moderate-to-high glycemic index meaning it has the potential to raise the blood sugar faster than a low glycemic index fruit. But… that doesn’t mean it needs to be avoided!

Adding fat and protein to the dish decreases the overall glycemix index of the meal and therefore slows down the absorption of the carbohydrates. Adding MORE flavor (hello CHEESE!) reduces the blood sugar response! WIN WIN :-)

Oh and watermelon has a ton of great nutrients that you don’t want to miss out on.

1 cup of watermelon contains (1):

  • 18% of our daily Vitamin A needs- vitamin A is great for eye sight
  • 21% of the daily need of the anti-oxidant powerhouse Vitamin C
  • Great source of Lycopene, another anti-oxidant that has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease (2)

Grilled Watermelon and Halloumi Salad Recipe

Where can you buy grilling cheese?

You can find grilling cheese (halloumi) at your local health food store, Fresh Market, or even Trader Joe’s. Check the freezer section of your store if you are unable to find it fresh!

How to grill watermelon:

  • Heat grill or grilling pan to medium-high

  • Remove the rind and slice watermelon into 1 inch wedges

  • Grill watermelon for 60 seconds on each side

  • Sound like too much work? Skip this step and enjoy the salad with fresh watermelon!

How to grill Halloumi:

  • Heat grill or pan to medium-high

  • Slice Halloumi into 1 inch wedges

  • Grill for 90 seconds on each side, until golden

  • Enjoy!

Watermelon, Mint, and Grilled Cheese Salad

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prep time: 5 Mcook time: 5 Mtotal time: 10 M
Grilled cheese salad? Cheese that is…grilled? Get ready for a mind-bending salad :-)

ingredients:

  • 3 1-inch think watermelon wedges (approximately 1 cup)
  • 4 oz grilling cheese (halloumi)
  • 1 tbsp pistachio, roughly chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh mint, roughly chopped
  • 1 tbsp balsamic glaze (optional)

instructions:

How to cook Watermelon, Mint, and Grilled Cheese Salad

  1. Heat grill or grilling pan to medium-high heat
  2. Grill watermelon for 60 seconds on each side
  3. Grill halloumi for 90 seconds on each side, until golden brown
  4. Plate watermelon and halloumi. Top with pistachios, mint, and balsamic glaze.
  5. Enjoy!

Calories

484

Carbs (grams)

23

Fiber (grams)

1

Protein (grams)

27
Laurel Ann Nutrition
Grilled Cheese Salad, watermelon and halloumi salad recipe, watermelon and diabetes
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