Grilled Watermelon Feta Mint (Printable)

A light blend of grilled watermelon, feta, and fresh mint for a vibrant summer dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 1 small seedless watermelon (about 3-4 lbs), 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 1-2 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 Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 20 minutes from start to finish
  • Perfectly balanced sweet, savory, and tangy flavors
  • Vegetarian and naturally gluten-free
  • Impressive presentation that looks gourmet but is incredibly easy
  • Grilling caramelizes the watermelon's natural sugars for deeper flavor
02 -
  • Choose a seedless watermelon that feels heavy for its size and has a creamy yellow spot where it rested on the ground
  • Cut watermelon wedges to a uniform 1-inch thickness for even grilling
  • Use high-quality feta in brine for the best creamy, tangy flavor
  • Tear mint leaves by hand rather than chopping to prevent bruising and bitterness
  • Make your own balsamic reduction by simmering balsamic vinegar until syrupy for deeper flavor
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