Watermelon with Gorgonzola, Mint Gremolata and Balsamic Reduction

BECAUSE IT'S NTL WATERMELON DAY, AND DAMN IT, LIFE IS GOOD

A day that should be called- International Watermelon Day. After all why limit this celebrated holiday to our nation alone? 

A light and refreshing appetizer or snack to honor a melon named after it's H2O content. 

INGREDIENTS

• watermelon, cubed
• 1/2 cup of mint
• 1/4 cup of sunflower seeds
• 3 tbs. olive oil 
• 1 tsp. sea salt
• gorgonzola 
• 2 cups balsamic vinegar 
• 1 tsp. of honey

DIRECTIONS

Heat a pan on the stove top and add 2 cups of balsamic vinegar and 1 tsp. of honey. Boil the mixture until it reduces to half the amount and resembles a syrupy liquid. 

Meanwhile, cube the watermelon. Using a mortar and pestle, crush the mint, seeds, olive oil and salt until the mixture resembles a paste. 

Assemble the watermelon with gorgonzola on top, topped with the mint gremolata and balsamic reduction.