Description
Grilled Watermelon is a smoky, sweet, and juicy summer side dish featuring watermelon wedges charred to perfection on the grill. Garnished with fresh lime juice, chopped mint, flaky sea salt, and optional feta cheese and honey, it’s a refreshing cookout favorite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 10 wedges watermelon, 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 the grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and brush the grill grates lightly with olive oil to prevent the watermelon from sticking.
- Grill the watermelon: Place the watermelon wedges on the hot grill and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until char marks develop and the watermelon is slightly softened.
- Prepare and serve: Transfer the grilled watermelon to a platter and let cool for a few minutes. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the wedges, then sprinkle with flaky sea salt and chopped fresh mint. If desired, add crumbled feta cheese and drizzle with honey before serving for extra flavor.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm watermelon to hold its shape while grilling.
- Brush grill grates with oil to prevent sticking and ensure nice grill marks.
- Feta cheese adds a nice salty contrast but can be omitted for a dairy-free option.
- Honey drizzle adds extra sweetness but is optional depending on your taste.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge
- Calories: 60 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
