Watermelon With Yogurt, Poppy Seeds, and Fried Rosemary

A refreshing summer dish combining sweet watermelon with creamy Greek yogurt, topped with crispy fried rosemary, poppy seeds, and a hint of heat from red pepper flakes. The grapefruit juice adds a bright citrusy note that complements the sweet and savory elements.

6 servings
12 min

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • ½ cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 pinch Kosher salt
  • 3 pound seedless watermelon
  • 3 tablespoons fresh grapefruit juice
  • 1 pinch Flaky sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

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

    2 min

  2. 2.

    Mix yogurt and honey in a small bowl; season with kosher salt.

    2 min

  3. 3.

    Toss watermelon and grapefruit juice in a large bowl; season with flaky sea salt.

    3 min

  4. 4.

    Spread yogurt on a large platter. Top with watermelon and crumble fried rosemary over. Drizzle 1 Tbsp. reserved rosemary oil over (save remaining oil for another use) and sprinkle with red pepper flakes and poppy seeds.

    5 min