Description
Grilled Watermelon is a smoky, sweet, and juicy summer side dish featuring watermelon wedges charred on the grill and garnished with fresh lime juice, mint, flaky sea salt, and optional feta cheese and honey. Perfect for cookouts and refreshing meals.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 10 wedges watermelon, 1-inch thick triangles
- Olive oil, for the grill
- Flaky sea salt, to taste
- Chopped fresh mint leaves, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Crumbled feta cheese, optional
- Honey, optional
Instructions
- Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and brush the grill grates lightly with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Grill Watermelon: Place the watermelon wedges directly on the hot grill. Grill for 3 minutes per side, or until you see nice char marks forming on each side.
- Rest 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, then sprinkle flaky sea salt and chopped mint leaves on top. Add crumbled feta cheese and drizzle with honey if desired for an extra touch of flavor.
- Serve: Serve the grilled watermelon wedges immediately as a refreshing side dish.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm watermelon for best grilling results to prevent sogginess.
- Olive oil on the grill prevents sticking and adds subtle flavor.
- Feta cheese adds a savory contrast but can be omitted for a dairy-free version.
- Honey drizzle enhances the sweetness but can be skipped for a more natural taste.
- Grilled watermelon is best served fresh and not stored for long periods.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge
- Calories: 40 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
