Description
Grilled Watermelon is a smoky, sweet, and juicy summer side dish featuring watermelon wedges charred to perfection on the grill and garnished with lime, fresh mint, flaky sea salt, and optional crumbled feta cheese and honey drizzle. This refreshing, easy-to-make recipe is perfect for cookouts and 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. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until visible char marks form and the watermelon becomes slightly smoky and warmed through.
- Serve and Garnish: Transfer the grilled watermelon to a platter and let it cool for a few minutes. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the wedges, then sprinkle with flaky sea salt and chopped fresh mint leaves. Optionally, add crumbled feta cheese and a drizzle of honey to enhance the flavor. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Use firm, seedless watermelon for best grilling results.
- Brushing the grill with olive oil helps prevent sticking and promotes even charring.
- Adjust the grilling time slightly depending on the thickness of the watermelon wedges to avoid overcooking.
- Feta cheese adds a salty contrast but can be omitted for a dairy-free version.
- Honey adds a touch of sweetness that complements the smoky flavor; substitute with agave syrup for vegan option.
- Serve immediately for the freshest taste and best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge
- Calories: 40 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
