Description
This Grilled Watermelon recipe offers a delightful combination of sweet, smoky flavors enhanced by a zesty lemon-honey glaze, topped with crumbled feta and fresh basil for a refreshing summer dish.
Ingredients
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Glaze
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Watermelon
- 1 watermelon (5-6 pounds, cut into 1-inch thick wedges)
- Vegetable oil for grill
Toppings
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta
- 1-2 tablespoons small basil leaves, torn
Instructions
- Preheat Grill: Preheat a gas or charcoal grill on high heat. Grease the grates thoroughly with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper to form a smooth glaze.
- Brush Watermelon: Using a brush, coat both sides of the watermelon wedges evenly with the lemon-honey glaze.
- Grill Watermelon: Place the glazed watermelon wedges on the hot grill. Cook for about 2 minutes per side, or until grill marks appear and the watermelon is slightly caramelized.
- Assemble and Serve: Arrange the grilled watermelon slices on a serving platter. Sprinkle crumbled feta over the top and garnish with torn basil leaves. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a ripe but firm watermelon to ensure it holds up on the grill without becoming too mushy.
- Brush the grill grates with oil before heating to make flipping easier and prevent sticking.
- For added depth, you can sprinkle a pinch of chili flakes on the glaze for a spicy kick.
- Fresh basil can be substituted with mint for a different but equally refreshing flavor.
- This dish is best served immediately after grilling to enjoy the contrast of warm watermelon and cool feta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 236 kcal
- Sugar: 41 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 4 mg
