Insalata di Anguria, Tonno Scottato e Sesamo (Watermelon, Seared Tuna and Sesame Salad) Story of the Dish Insalata di Anguria, Tonno Scottato e Sesamo (Watermelon, Seared Tuna and Sesame Salad) This contemporary salad combines cold watermelon with tuna that is briefly seared on the outside and left rare in the center. Cucumber, scallions, sesame, citrus, ginger, and soy provide freshness, salinity, and aromatic complexity. The tuna must support the watermelon rather than domi

Story of the Dish This summer salad uses grilled watermelon as a savory ingredient rather than as a simple fruit garnish. Brief contact with high heat concentrates its sweetness and introduces a faint smoky edge. Peppery arugula, salty prosciutto crudo and a sharp balsamic dressing create the contrast that makes the dish feel Italian rather than dessert-like. The success of the plate depends on restraint. Watermelon contains a great deal of water, prosciutto contains salt and

Italian Watermelon, Shrimp and Avocado Salad Story of the Dish This contemporary summer salad combines cold watermelon with warm seared shrimp, firm ripe avocado, celery, radish, lime, ginger, chili, and extra virgin olive oil. The success of the dish depends on keeping the watermelon dominant while using the shrimp as a savory counterpoint rather than turning the salad into a seafood plate. Shrimp and watermelon share natural sweetness, but the shrimp add salinity, protein,