Grilled Watermelon Feta Mint (Printable)

Sweet grilled watermelon paired with tangy feta and fresh mint for a refreshing summer dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 1 small seedless watermelon, approximately 3-4 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.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The grill transforms watermelon into something entirely unexpected, sweet and tender with just enough char to taste like dessert masquerading as salad.
  • It comes together faster than you can set a table, making it perfect for when you're feeding people but don't want to spend your evening in the kitchen.
  • The combination of temperatures and textures—warm grilled fruit, cool feta, sharp mint—feels sophisticated without requiring a culinary degree.
02 -
  • Don't season the watermelon before grilling—salt draws out moisture and will make it weep, leaving you with dry fruit instead of the tender, sweet result you're after.
  • The balsamic matters more than you'd think; it bridges the gap between the fruit's sweetness and the feta's salt, making the whole thing feel intentional rather than random.
03 -
  • Buy a watermelon that feels heavy and sounds hollow when you tap it—that weight means it's full of water and will be sweeter, which matters when you're applying heat.
  • If your grill isn't quite ready or you're nervous about timing, test with a single wedge first; different grills run different temperatures, and this small adjustment takes the guesswork out.
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