Grilled Watermelon Feta Mint (Print)

Sweet grilled watermelon meets creamy feta and fresh mint in a vibrant summer salad.

# What you'll need:

→ Produce

01 - 1 small seedless watermelon (approximately 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

# How To Make It:

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 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.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The heat brings out hidden sweetness in watermelon that rivals any dessert, and nobody expects it.
  • It comes together in under twenty minutes, which means you're actually relaxing before guests arrive instead of panicking.
  • Feta and mint transform something summery into something elegant enough for unexpected company.
02 -
  • Over-grilling is the easiest mistake—the fruit goes from caramelized to mushy in seconds, so watch it like you're standing right there because you are.
  • Temperature matters more than time; a scorching-hot grill will be done in under two minutes, while a medium grill might need closer to three, and the difference is everything.
03 -
  • Cut your watermelon while it's still cool, then let the slices come to room temperature before grilling—a cold interior and warm exterior makes a difference in how evenly it caramelizes.
  • Assemble everything right before serving, not hours ahead; the warm watermelon releases moisture that will weep into the greens and dilute the whole thing if given time.
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