Description
Grilled Watermelon is a smoky, sweet, and juicy summer side dish that features perfectly charred watermelon wedges garnished with fresh lime juice, mint, flaky sea salt, and optional drizzles of honey and crumbled feta cheese. This quick and easy recipe is ideal for cookouts and adds a refreshing twist to your BBQ menu.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 10 watermelon wedges, triangles, 1-inch thick
- Olive oil, for the grill
For Serving and Garnish
- 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 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 per side, allowing char marks to develop while slightly caramelizing the fruit's natural sugars.
- Cool and garnish: Transfer the grilled watermelon to a serving platter and let it cool for a few minutes. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the wedges, sprinkle with flaky sea salt, and garnish with chopped mint leaves. Optionally, add crumbled feta cheese and a drizzle of honey to enhance the flavor. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Use firm, ripe watermelon for best grilling results to hold shape and texture.
- Brush the watermelon lightly with olive oil to prevent sticking but avoid over-oiling to keep it fresh-tasting.
- Char marks add flavor and visual appeal but avoid overcooking to maintain juiciness.
- Feta cheese adds a creamy, salty contrast but can be omitted for a vegan version.
- Honey can be substituted with agave syrup for a vegan sweetener.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of warm grilled fruit and refreshing garnishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge
- Calories: 50 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 1.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 0.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
