Grilled Melon, Halloumi & Brussel Skewers

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Grilled Melon, Halloumi & Brussel Skewers

Fruit and cheese skewers with watermelon, tomato, Halloumi cheese, Brussels sprouts, and fresh basil, in a grapefruit white wine marinade. Pair it with a SIP Certified canned wine.

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes

Yields: 10 skewers

Ingredients

Melon, Halloumi & Brussel Skewers

  • 4 cups watermelon, 1-inch cubes
  • 4 cups honeydew, 1-inch cubes
  • 2 cups cantaloupe, 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup jicama, 1-inch cubes
  • 2 Roma tomatoes, quartered
  • 8 ounces Halloumi, 1-inch cubes
  • ½ cup basil leaves
  • ½ cup Brussels sprout leaves
Spicy Grapefruit & Wine Marinade
  • ¼ cup red grapefruit juice
  • ¼ cup white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

  • Whisk together ¼ cup grapefruit juice, ¼ vinegar, 2 tablespoons oil, ¼ teaspoon sea salt, ⅛ teaspoon pepper, and ¼ teaspoon pepper flakes.
  • Set aside.
  • Add 1-inch cubes of the following – 4 cups watermelon, 4 cups honeydew, 2 cups cantaloupe, and 1 cup jicama – to a container with the Spicy Grapefruit & Wine Marinade. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, stirring once or twice.
  • Assemble the skewers with the melons and jicama, and cubes of 2 tomatoes, 8 ounces of Halloumi cheese, and the fresh leaves from ½ cup basil, and ½ cup Brussels sprouts, alternating between the ingredients.
  • Use the grill of your choice – I used my indoor Le Creuset – which I LOVE. I brushed it with some olive oil before warming the pan.
  • Grill the skewers on one side for about 5 minutes. Flip them over and grill for another 5 minutes. So you are just grilling 2 sides.
  • You may have to adjust the grilling time to get a good sear. I suggested experimenting with 1 skewer to start.
  • Enjoy with a canned SIP-certified wine!

Recipe provided by Jerry James.