Grilled Watermelon recipe
Grilled Watermelon is a smoky, sweet, and juicy summer side dish featuring charred watermelon wedges garnished with lime, fresh mint, flaky sea salt, and optional feta cheese and honey. Perfect for cookouts and refreshing meals.
CourseSide Dish
CuisineAmerican
KeywordGrilled Watermelon, grilled fruit, smoky watermelon, summer side dish, watermelon recipe, grilled watermelon wedges, cookout recipes, Grilling
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings5 servings
Ingredients
Watermelon
- 10 watermelon wedges, triangles, 1-inch thick
For the Grill
- Olive oil, for the grill
For Serving
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Flaky sea salt, to taste
- Chopped fresh mint leaves, for garnish
- Crumbled feta cheese, optional
- Honey, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium high heat and lightly brush the grill grates with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Place the 1-inch thick watermelon wedges on the hot grill and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until nice char marks appear without overcooking.
- Transfer the grilled watermelon wedges to a platter and allow them to cool for a few minutes.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the watermelon, sprinkle flaky sea salt, top with chopped fresh mint leaves, and add crumbled feta cheese if desired.
- Drizzle a little honey over the watermelon for added sweetness if you like.
- Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing smoky summer side dish.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm watermelon for best grilling results.
- Brush grill with olive oil each time before adding watermelon to prevent sticking.
- Adjust char time depending on the heat of your grill to avoid mushy watermelon.
- Feta cheese adds a salty contrast but can be omitted for a vegan option.
- Honey drizzle enhances sweetness and pairs well with lime and mint.