Description
Grilled Watermelon is a smoky, sweet, and juicy summer side dish featuring char-grilled watermelon wedges garnished with fresh lime, mint, flaky sea salt, and an optional drizzle of honey and crumbled feta cheese. Perfect for cookouts and gatherings, this refreshing recipe combines smoky flavors with sweetness and a touch of tang.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 10 wedges watermelon, 1-inch thick, triangular
- Olive oil, for the grill, 1 tablespoon
- Flaky sea salt, to taste
- Lime wedges, for serving, 5 wedges
- Chopped fresh mint leaves, for garnish, 2 tablespoons
- Crumbled feta cheese, optional, ½ cup
- Honey, optional, 1 tablespoon
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill. Heat your grill to medium-high heat, approximately 400°F. Once hot, brush the grill grates lightly with olive oil to prevent the watermelon from sticking.
- Grill the Watermelon. Place the 1-inch thick watermelon wedges on the grill. Cook for 3 minutes on each side, or until char marks appear, taking care not to overcook so the watermelon remains juicy.
- Prepare the Platter. Transfer the grilled watermelon wedges to a serving platter and allow them to cool for a few minutes to let the flavors set.
- Season and Garnish. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the grilled watermelon. Sprinkle flaky sea salt evenly to enhance the sweetness and smoky flavor. Garnish with chopped fresh mint leaves, and optionally, add crumbled feta cheese and a drizzle of honey for an extra layer of taste.
- Serve. Serve immediately while slightly warm for the best balance of smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors. Enjoy this refreshing summer side dish!
Notes
- Use ripe but firm watermelon for best grilling results—too soft watermelon can fall apart on the grill.
- If you don’t have a grill, use a grill pan on the stovetop.
- Feta cheese and honey are optional but add a delicious sweet-salty contrast.
- Adjust lime and salt amounts to taste to balance sweetness and acidity.
- Serve immediately for optimal texture and flavor; leftover grilled watermelon is best eaten the same day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge
- Calories: 50 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
