Name: Watermelon With Yogurt, Poppy Seeds, and Fried Rosemary
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 (6-inch) rosemary sprig; 1/2 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt; 1 tablespoon honey; Kosher salt; 1 (3-pound) seedless watermelon, rind removed, cut into 2-inch pieces; 3 tablespoons fresh grapefruit juice; Flaky sea salt; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon poppy seeds

A white dish containing watermelon cubes over yogurt covered in fried rosemary.

There’s no law that says watermelon salads must incorporate feta. This renegade combination is at once sweet, tart, and savory—the kind of dish that’s as comfortable at the breakfast table as it is at a potluck.

Recipe information

Total Time
20 minutes
Yield
Serves 4

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 (6-inch) rosemary sprig

1/2 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt

1 tablespoon honey

Kosher salt

1 (3-pound) seedless watermelon, rind removed, cut into 2-inch pieces

3 tablespoons fresh grapefruit juice

Flaky sea salt

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 teaspoon poppy seeds

Preparation

Step 1
Heat oil in a small skillet over medium. Fry rosemary until crisp, about 20 seconds. Transfer to a paper towel to drain; set rosemary oil aside.
Step 2
Mix yogurt and honey in a small bowl; season with kosher salt.
Step 3
Toss watermelon and grapefruit juice in a large bowl; season with flaky sea salt.
Step 4
Spread yogurt on a large platter. Top with watermelon and crumble fried rosemary over. Drizzle 1 Tbsp. reserved rosemary oil over (save remaining oil for another use) and sprinkle with red pepper flakes and poppy seeds.

TagsSalad Yogurt Dairy Watermelon Melon Fruit Poppy Seed Seed Rosemary Herbs & Spices Side Breakfast Brunch Dinner Lunch Nut Free Gluten Free Vegetarian Easy 30 Minutes or Less Fry Bon Appétit

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