Grilled Watermelon Feta Mint (Printable)

A vibrant summer dish featuring sweet grilled watermelon, creamy feta, and fresh mint for light meals.

# What You 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:

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 Advice:

01 -
  • The unique combination of warm, caramelized watermelon and cold, creamy feta is a sensory delight.
  • It is a visually stunning dish that takes only 5 minutes of cooking time.
  • Perfect for Mediterranean-style entertaining or a light, healthy lunch.
02 -
  • Use a seedless watermelon to keep the cubes neat and easy to eat.
  • Don't over-grill the watermelon; 1-2 minutes is plenty to achieve flavor without losing the fruit's structural integrity.
  • Always use high-quality extra-virgin olive oil for the finishing drizzle to enhance the Mediterranean notes.
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