Grilled Watermelon with Lime and Mint Recipe
Grilled Watermelon is a smoky, sweet, and juicy summer side dish featuring thick watermelon wedges charred on the grill, topped with fresh lime juice, flaky sea salt, mint, and optional crumbled feta cheese and honey for added flavor.
CourseSide Dish
CuisineAmerican
Keywordgrilled watermelon, summer recipe, smoky watermelon, grilled fruit, watermelon wedges, easy side dish, cookout recipe, watermelon with feta, watermelon salad, Grilling
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time11 minutes
Servings5 servings
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 10 watermelon wedges, 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 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 3 minutes on one side until char marks appear, then flip and grill the other side for another 3 minutes to develop a smoky flavor.
- Remove the grilled watermelon from the grill and transfer to a serving platter. Let it cool for a few minutes to allow the flavors to settle.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the watermelon wedges, then sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Garnish with chopped fresh mint leaves and, if desired, crumbled feta cheese and a drizzle of honey for a sweet contrast.
- Serve the grilled watermelon immediately with lime wedges on the side for extra tang.
Notes
- Choose ripe but firm watermelons to hold their shape on the grill.
- Use olive oil sparingly on the grill grates to avoid flare-ups.
- Optional feta cheese adds a creamy, salty contrast to the sweet watermelon.
- A light drizzle of honey enhances the natural sweetness if desired.
- This dish is best served fresh and warm off the grill.