Grilled Watermelon Feta Mint (Printable)

Sweet grilled watermelon, creamy feta, and fresh mint combine in a refreshing summer dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 1 small seedless watermelon (about 3 to 4 pounds), cut into 1 inch thick wedges
02 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
04 - 1 cup arugula or baby greens, optional

→ Dairy

05 - 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

→ Pantry

06 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze or reduction
08 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste
09 - Sea salt to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high heat.
02 - Lightly brush the watermelon wedges on both sides with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
03 - Grill watermelon for 1 to 2 minutes per side, just until grill marks appear and the fruit is slightly caramelized. Remove from grill and let cool slightly.
04 - Cut the grilled watermelon into cubes or triangles and arrange on a large platter.
05 - Scatter the red onion, mint leaves, and arugula (if using) over the watermelon.
06 - Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese.
07 - Drizzle with the remaining olive oil and balsamic glaze.
08 - Season with freshly ground black pepper and sea salt to taste. Serve immediately.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • The heat transforms watermelon into something entirely different—caramelized and sophisticated instead of just sweet and refreshing.
  • It feels fancy enough to impress guests but comes together in under 20 minutes, which means less stress and more time actually enjoying the gathering.
  • Gluten-free and vegetarian without any fussing or substitutions, so everyone at the table can eat it.
02 -
  • Don't skip the grill step thinking you can just cut up raw watermelon and add feta—the grilling is what transforms this from a boring fruit salad into something restaurant-worthy.
  • Wet watermelon steams instead of caramelizing, so pat your wedges dry with paper towels before oiling and grilling, or your grill marks will never appear.
03 -
  • The better your feta, the better your salad—spend a little extra on quality cheese and you'll taste the difference immediately.
  • If your watermelon is very large, you can cut it in half lengthwise and grill the flat sides for maximum char and a stunning presentation when you slice it into wedges.
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