Grilled Cheese, Watermelon & Arugula Panini
Makes 4 servings.
Nutritional Analysis per
serving: 424 Calories; 36
percent fat (17 grams); 10
grams saturated fat; 18 percent
protein; 46 percent
carbohydrate; 6.4 grams fiber.
Ingredients:
1. 4 slices
watermelon,
approximately 4”X4"X
½" thick
2. 8 slices 100%
whole grain bread,
preferably chewy in
texture (Dave’s Killer Bread is great!)
3. 2 Tablespoons stone-ground mustard
4. 6 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, divided into 4 equal portions
5. cooking spray
6. 1 1 /2 cups baby arugula
Instructions:
1. Place watermelon pieces between paper towels to absorb extra fluid. Set aside.
2. On each of four slices of bread, spread mustard and top with 1 1 /2 ounces
cheese. Top with second slice of bread.
3. On a griddle or Forman grill, spray cooking spray and grill the 4 sandwiches on
each side until cheese begins to melt. Remove from griddle/grill, open and place a
slice of watermelon and arugula. Close sandwich and cut in half. Serve.
National Watermelon Promotion Board