Chef John's Watermelon Pizza

Best Cheese Pizza - Pizza

There are 2 types of people in this world--the type that thinks topping watermelon with olives and feta is insane, and the people who have actually tried it. Creamy, briny, salty feta and olives and herbaceous mint perfectly complement the sweet, juicy watermelon. It's absolute perfection.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 slices

Chef John's Watermelon Pizza

Ingredients

1 large seedless watermelon

1 ½ cups crumbled feta cheese

½ cup sliced green olives

½ cup sliced Kalamata olives

½ cup thinly sliced fresh mint leaves

1 pinch freshly ground black pepper to taste

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

2 tablespoons olive oil

Patriotic Fruit Pizza

Pizza

Directions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Nutritional Information

Chef John's Watermelon Pizza

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 526.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 13.9g 28%

Carbohydrates: 87.9g 28%

Dietary Fiber: 4.7g 19%

Sugars: 71.7g

Fat: 18.5g 28%

Saturated Fat: 8.1g 41%

Cholesterol: 42.1mg 14%

Vitamin A Iu: 6625.8IU 133%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.3mg 41%

Vitamin B6: 0.7mg 44%

Vitamin C: 92.2mg 154%

Folate: 50.7mcg 13%

Calcium: 323.7mg 32%

Iron: 3.3mg 18%

Magnesium: 123.6mg 44%

Potassium: 1298.6mg 36%

Sodium: 886.3mg 36%

Thiamin: 1mg 97%

Calories From Fat: 166.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.