Description
Grilled Watermelon is a smoky, sweet, and juicy summer side dish featuring watermelon wedges grilled to perfection and garnished with fresh lime, mint, flaky sea salt, and an optional drizzle of honey or crumbled feta cheese. This refreshing recipe is perfect for cookouts and warm weather gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 10 wedges watermelon, 1-inch thick, cut into triangles
- Olive oil, for brushing the grill
- Flaky sea salt, to taste
Garnishes
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Chopped fresh mint leaves, for garnish
- Crumbled feta cheese, optional
- Honey, optional, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and lightly brush the grill grates with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Grill the Watermelon: Place the watermelon wedges on the hot grill and cook for 3 minutes on each side until char marks form, ensuring a smoky flavor and slightly caramelized surface.
- Plate and Garnish: Remove the grilled watermelon from the grill and transfer to a platter. Let cool for a few minutes before squeezing fresh lime juice over the wedges.
- Add Final Touches: Sprinkle flaky sea salt and chopped fresh mint leaves over the watermelon. Optionally, top with crumbled feta cheese and drizzle with honey for added sweetness and flavor contrast.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately as a refreshing summer side dish or appetizer.
Notes
- Make sure watermelon wedges are about 1 inch thick to hold up on the grill without falling apart.
- Adjust grilling time slightly if using thinner or thicker wedges to prevent overcooking.
- For a vegan option, skip the feta cheese and use extra herbs or a squeeze of lime.
- Use extra lime wedges for an added citrus zing when serving.
- Brush the watermelon lightly with olive oil or a flavored oil for enhanced grilling marks and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge
- Calories: 35 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
