Grilled Watermelon and Feta Mint (Printable)

Sweet grilled watermelon paired with tangy feta and fresh mint creates a refreshing Mediterranean summer dish.

# List of ingredients:

→ Produce

01 - 1 small seedless watermelon (3–4 lbs), cut into 1-inch thick wedges
02 - 1 small English cucumber, thinly sliced
03 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, torn

→ Dairy

05 - 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

→ Dressing

06 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tbsp balsamic glaze or reduction
08 - Juice of 1 lime
09 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# Steps:

01 - Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - Lightly brush both sides of each watermelon wedge with olive oil.
03 - Grill watermelon wedges for 2–3 minutes per side until light grill marks appear and the fruit is slightly caramelized. Remove and let cool slightly, then cut into bite-sized cubes.
04 - In a large salad bowl, combine grilled watermelon cubes, cucumber, red onion, and mint leaves.
05 - Drizzle with remaining olive oil, lime juice, and balsamic glaze. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
06 - Gently toss to combine. Sprinkle crumbled feta over the top and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The way grilling intensifies the watermelons natural sweetness creates this incredible contrast against tangy feta and bright mint
  • It comes together in under 25 minutes but looks like something from a fancy restaurant menu
  • People literally gasp when they realize the watermelon is grilled, not raw
02 -
  • Do not skip letting the watermelon cool slightly after grilling, otherwise it turns to mush when you try to cube it
  • The salad needs to be eaten right after tossing because the watermelon releases water and gets watery if it sits too long
  • Grilling time varies by grill strength, so keep a close eye, you want char not burnt
03 -
  • Use a very sharp knife when cutting the watermelon to get clean edges that grill evenly
  • Pat the watermelon wedges dry with paper towels before oiling them, this helps the grill marks form better
  • Room temperature watermelon grills more evenly than cold straight from the fridge

Go back