Grilled Watermelon Salad

Ingredients:

• Half watermelon (2.3 kg) without seeds
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 cups fresh arugula, washed and dried
• 1 cup crumbled goat cheese
• Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation:

1. Place a watermelon half cut-side down on a cutting board. Trim off the rind, leaving a solid rectangular block of watermelon flesh. Lay the block on its side and cut into 8 squares measuring 8 x 8 cm, 2.5 cm thick.
2. Pour the vinegar into a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook until the vinegar evaporates and reaches the consistency of thick syrup.
3. Heat a nonstick grill pan over medium heat. Lightly drizzle the watermelon with olive oil and place it in the hot pan. Grill for 2 minutes on each side, until grill marks appear, then transfer to a serving platter and season with salt.
4. Place 1/4 cup of young arugula on a serving platter. Then arrange grilled watermelon slices in the center. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of cheese and layer with another 1/4 cup of arugula, watermelon slices, and 1 tablespoon of cheese. Prepare 3 more bowls of salad using the remaining ingredients in the same manner.
   
   Drizzle the salad with a little olive oil and balsamic syrup. Season with black pepper and serve immediately.