Grilled Watermelon Basil Mint Smoothie

• 1 seedless watermelon plank (2 inches thick, 10 inches long and 6 inches wide)
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 4 cups low-fat yogurt
• 1 cup unsweetened apple juice
• 1 cup ice
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla bean pulp
• 12 fresh mint leaves, plus more julienned for garnish
• 6 fresh basil leaves
• Watermelon wedges, for garnish

1. Preheat a grill to high heat (400 degrees F).
2. To grill the watermelon, first sprinkle with the sugar and salt.
3. Grill quickly, cooking each side for 2 minutes and flipping with a wide spatula.
4. Once the watermelon is cooked, remove from the grill and add to a blender, along with the yogurt, apple juice, ice, honey and vanilla.
5. Puree until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.
6. Finally, add the mint and basil leaves, pulse 5 to 6 times and serve.
7. Garnish with watermelon wedges and mint.

watermelon plank, sugar, kosher salt, lowfat yogurt, apple juice, honey, vanilla bean pulp, mint, fresh basil, watermelon wedges

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/grilled-watermelon-basil-mint-smoothie-recipe.html (may not work)