Description
Grilled Watermelon is a smoky, sweet, and juicy summer side dish featuring watermelon wedges charred to perfection on the grill and garnished with fresh lime, mint, flaky sea salt, and optional feta cheese and honey. This refreshing and easy recipe is perfect for cookouts and warm weather gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 10 watermelon wedges, triangles, 1-inch thick
- Olive oil, for the grill
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Flaky sea salt, to taste
- Chopped fresh mint leaves, for garnish
- Crumbled feta cheese, optional
- Honey, optional
Instructions
- Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill to medium high heat and lightly brush the grill grates with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Grill Watermelon: Place the watermelon wedges on the hot grill and cook for 3 minutes on each side until char marks appear and the watermelon is slightly softened.
- Cool and Garnish: Transfer the grilled watermelon to a serving platter and let it cool for a few minutes. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top, then sprinkle with flaky sea salt and chopped mint leaves. Add crumbled feta cheese and a drizzle of honey if desired for extra flavor.
- Serve: Serve immediately as a refreshing and savory summer side dish that complements a variety of grilled foods.
Notes
- Use seedless watermelon for an easier eating experience.
- Brush the watermelon lightly with olive oil before grilling to enhance char and prevent sticking.
- If you don’t have a grill, you can use a grill pan on the stovetop.
- Adjust honey amount based on your preferred sweetness level or omit it for a less sweet dish.
- Feta cheese adds a salty, creamy contrast but can be omitted for a dairy-free version.
- Serve the grilled watermelon soon after grilling for the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge
- Calories: 60 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
