Description
Grilled Watermelon is a smoky, sweet, and juicy summer side dish that features watermelon wedges charred on the grill and garnished with lime, fresh mint, flaky sea salt, and optional feta cheese and honey for a delightful flavor contrast.
Ingredients
Scale
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 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 onto the hot grill and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until grill marks appear and the watermelon is slightly softened.
- Serve: Transfer the grilled watermelon to a serving platter and let it cool for a few minutes. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the wedges, then sprinkle flaky sea salt and chopped mint leaves on top. Add crumbled feta cheese and a drizzle of honey if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Use ripe but firm watermelon for the best grilling results to avoid mushiness.
- If you don’t have a grill, you can use a grill pan on the stovetop as an alternative.
- For a vegan option, skip the feta cheese and honey or substitute with vegan alternatives.
- Grilling enhances the watermelon’s natural sweetness with a subtle smoky flavor.
- Adjust the amount of lime juice and salt according to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (2 wedges)
- Calories: 50 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
