# Grilled Melon Pizzas Kick Off National Grilling Month with This Reinvented Fruity Barbeque Pizza By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-07-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-grilling-month References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/377944/Cool-Down-This-Summer-With-An-Awesome-Grilled-Watermelon-Pizza/) & [cookinglight](http://www.cookinglight.com/) In honor of National Grilling Month, which kicks off on July 22nd, try this homemade grilled watermelon pizza to change things up. This recipe by 'Cooking Light' begins by cutting a whole watermelon into slices so there are perfectly circular sections. Put some onion, vinegar, sugar and salt into a bowl and strain before adding olive oil and brushing the liquid onto both sides of the melon. Grill each side for three or four minutes and top this pizza pie with the marinated onions, pecans and blue cheese. The powerful cheese gives this pizza a zesty kick. The combination of fresh fruit with salty toppings completely redefines the standard definition of pizza. This fruity pizza has been created to bring a fresh flavor experience that embodies the spirit of National Grilling Month. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Grilled Fruit:** Grilled fruit is a trendy twist on traditional barbeque dishes and offers opportunities for creating unique flavor combinations. - **Fusion Cuisine:** Combining unexpected ingredients and flavors, like watermelon and blue cheese, opens up a world of innovative and disruptive food creations. - **Alternative Pizza:** Reimaging traditional pizza with unconventional ingredients like watermelon challenges culinary norms and sparks innovation in the pizza industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore and market grilled fruit as a healthy and flavorful option for barbecue enthusiasts. - **Culinary Arts:** Chefs and culinary professionals can experiment with fusion cuisine to create new and exciting dishes that surprise and delight their customers. - **Pizza Restaurants:** Pizza restaurants can differentiate themselves by incorporating alternative ingredients like grilled watermelon into their menu offerings, attracting adventurous and curious diners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spicy Stone Fruit Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kickin-bbq-peach-pizza.md) - [Smoked Cantaloupe Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-possible-burger.md) - [Seasonal Peach-Topped Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peach-prosciutto-pie1.md) - [Seasonal Burger-inspired Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-backyardburger-pizza.md) - [Seasonal Watermelon-Themed Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-fields-salad.md) - [Seasonal Watermelon Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baja-watermelon-salad.md) - [Ready-to-Grill Pizza Options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grab-grill-pizzas.md) - [Ranch-Topped Pickle Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stoners-pizza-joint-pickle-pizza.md) - [Co-Branded Pickle Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-time-pickle-pizza.md)