Watermelon with Yogurt and Fried Rosemary

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Sides

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • one 6" sprig rosemary
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp. honey
  • Kosher salt
  • 3 lb. seedless watermelon, rind removed, cut into 2" pieces
  • 3 tbsp. fresh grapefruit juice
  • flaky sea salt
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp poppy seeds

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium. Fry rosemary sprig until crisp, about 20 seconds. Transfer to a paper towel to drain; set rosemary oil aside.

  2. Mix yogurt and honey in a small bowl; season with kosher salt. Toss watermelon and grapefruit juice in a large bowl; season with sea salt. Spread yogurt onto a platter. Top with watermelon and crumble fried rosemary over. Drizzle with 1 tbsp. reserved rosemary oil; sprinkle with red pepper and poppy seeds.

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