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Grilled Watermelon Salad

Grilled Watermelon Salad: Refreshing Bliss in 20 Minutes

This Grilled Watermelon Salad combines smoky sweetness with creamy feta and blueberries for a refreshing dish that's vegetarian and gluten-free.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 large Seedless Watermelon Cut into half-inch thick wedges
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For grilling, avocado oil is a great substitute
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese Crumble over the salad
  • 1 cup Blueberries Feel free to swap in seasonal berries like strawberries
  • 2 tablespoons Orange Juice Provides bright acidity
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Adjust based on your taste
  • ¼ cup Mint Leaves For garnish; can use basil or cilantro

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Griddle Pan

Method
 

Grilling Instructions
  1. Preheat the grill or griddle pan over high heat at around 400°F for 5-10 minutes.
  2. Slice the seedless watermelon into half-inch thick wedges, removing the rind. Brush with olive oil.
  3. Grill the watermelon wedges for 2-3 minutes on each side until char marks form.
  4. Arrange the grilled watermelon on a plate, crumble feta on top, and scatter blueberries.
  5. Whisk together remaining olive oil, lime juice, orange juice, and a pinch of salt for dressing.
  6. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and garnish with mint leaves. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh. Avoid refrigerating for more than a day as watermelon may release water and affect texture.

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