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Grilled Watermelon with Feta and Basil Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 minutes
  • Total Time: 14 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Grilled Watermelon is a delicious and refreshing summer recipe featuring sweet and smoky grilled watermelon wedges topped with tangy crumbled feta and fresh basil leaves. This unique dish perfectly balances the fruity sweetness of watermelon with the savory flavors of lemon, honey, and herbs, making it an exciting appetizer or side.

Ingredients

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For the Watermelon:

  • 1 watermelon (5-6 pounds, cut into 1-inch thick wedges)
  • Vegetable oil for grill

For the Lemon-Honey Marinade:

  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Toppings:

  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1-2 tablespoons small basil leaves, torn

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Grill: Preheat a gas or charcoal grill on high heat. Grease the grill grates with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare the Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and zest, honey, olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  3. Brush the Watermelon: Brush each side of the watermelon wedges generously with the lemon-honey mixture to infuse flavor and help caramelization.
  4. Grill the Watermelon: Place the watermelon wedges on the hot grill and cook for about 2 minutes per side, or until distinct grill marks appear and the watermelon is slightly softened.
  5. Assemble and Serve: Arrange the grilled watermelon on a serving platter and sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and torn basil leaves. Serve immediately for best flavor.

Notes

  • Use a ripe seedless watermelon for the best texture and sweetness.
  • Adjust the honey quantity to your preferred level of sweetness.
  • Grill the watermelon wedges quickly to avoid making them too mushy.
  • Feta cheese adds a salty contrast, but you can substitute with vegan feta for a vegan version.
  • Fresh basil leaves complement the flavors but mint can be used as an alternative.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 236 kcal
  • Sugar: 41 g
  • Sodium: 350 mg
  • Fat: 5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 49 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 4 mg

Find it online: https://crunchyfork.com/grilled-watermelon-with-feta-and-basil-recipe/