Chef John's Watermelon Pizza

Prep time: 30 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

Chef John pairs sweet, juicy watermelon with fresh mint and briny olives and feta for a summer-ready dish that will surprise!

Ingredients

1 large seedless watermelon
1 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup sliced green olives
1/2 cup sliced Kalamata olives
1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh mint leaves
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1 Slice watermelon in half lengthwise, then each half lengthwise into quarters. Cut uniformly thick slices from the center of each quarter and place on plates or trays.
2 Remove any of the soft, white seeds, and use the tip of a spoon to make small, shallow divots in the surface to help hold the toppings.
3 Scatter some feta cheese, olives, and mint over the slices and season lightly with freshly ground black pepper. Drizzle each slice with a touch of rice vinegar and olive oil. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until needed.