Description
Grilled Watermelon is a smoky, sweet, and juicy summer side dish featuring watermelon wedges charred to perfection on the grill, then garnished with fresh lime juice, mint leaves, flaky sea salt, and optional feta cheese and honey for a delightful balance of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 10 wedges watermelon, triangles, 1-inch thick
- Olive oil, for the grill, about 1 tablespoon
- Flaky sea salt, to taste
For Garnish and Serving
- Lime wedges, for serving, about 5 wedges
- Chopped fresh mint leaves, for garnish, about 2 tablespoons
- Crumbled feta cheese, optional, about 1/4 cup
- Honey, optional, about 1 tablespoon
Instructions
- Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill to medium high heat, roughly around 400°F. Lightly brush the grill grates with olive oil to prevent sticking and promote nice grill marks.
- Grill Watermelon: Place the 1-inch thick watermelon wedges directly on the hot grill. Grill each side for about 3 minutes or until you see char marks forming, flipping carefully to avoid breakage.
- Cool and Garnish: Transfer the grilled watermelon wedges to a serving platter and let them cool for a few minutes. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the wedges, then sprinkle flaky sea salt and chopped fresh mint leaves on top. Add crumbled feta cheese and a drizzle of honey if desired for extra flavor balance.
- Serve: Serve immediately as a refreshing, smoky side dish perfect for summer cookouts and gatherings.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm watermelon for the best texture when grilling.
- If you don’t have a grill, you can use a grill pan on the stovetop as an alternative.
- Adjust the amount of honey and feta cheese to your taste or omit for a vegan option.
- Grilling intensifies the watermelon’s sweetness and adds a smoky flavor—don’t skip this step.
- Flaky sea salt works best for a pleasant crunch and flavor burst.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge
- Calories: 60 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
