Grilled Watermelon Halloumi Skewers, Hot Honey Drizzle Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

• 16 x 1 ½” cubes Watermelon 1 TBS vanilla extract
• 1 LB halloumi sliced into 1 ½”x 1 ½”x ¾” blocks
• Fresh mint leaves 
• ½ cup honey
• 1 TBS apple cider vinegar
• ¼ tsp red pepper flake
• 1 segmented grapefruit, segments and juice 
• Fresh mint and chopped pistachios make a beautiful garnish
• EVOO
• Salt
• ¼ cup pistachio, crushed

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PREPARATION:

1. Skewer Watermelon and Halloumi, alternating and placing a mint leaf between each layer.
2. Preheat the grill on high for 20 minutes.
3. Drizzle skewers with EVOO and a pinch of Kosher salt.
4. Grill over direct flame, about 3 to 4 minutes per side until gorgeous grill marks are visible.
5. Prepare the hot honey-soaked grapefruit by combining honey, apple cider vinegar, red pepper flakes and segmented grapefruit and juice in a small pot and warm over indirect heat. Warm to infuse flavors for 5 -10 minutes, careful not to bring to a boil.
6. To serve, serve skewers on a board and spoon loads of hot honey-soaked grapefruit. Garnish with mint and pistachio.