Easy grilled watermelon is the stunning summer dessert you didn’t know you needed.
Wedges of fresh watermelon are brushed with balsamic vinaigrette and grilled until charred and smoky-sweet for a fast and flavorful handheld treat.
Grilled & Glorious – Holly’s Highlights
- Flavor: Sweet and savory with caramelized edges, grilled watermelon is a quick and easy al fresco dining snack, side, or dessert.
- Difficulty: Quick and easy! Grilled watermelon is ready to serve in less than 5 minutes!
- Serving suggestions: Serve with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or crumbled feta and chopped basil leaves.
Juicy Ingredients
Watermelon: Look for a heavy melon without cracks or bruises that sounds hollow when you tap it. It should also have a ‘yellow spot’ that lets you know it was vine-ripened before being harvested.
Dressing: Choose your favorite balsamic vinaigrette, but avoid using straight balsamic vinegar since it will be too acidic and soak into the fruit instead of glazing it on the outside.
Sizzling Swaps: Try making a grilled fruit ‘melange’ using slices or chunks of cantaloupe, honeydew, peaches, and pineapple!
How to Make Grilled Watermelon
- Slice watermelon and brush with balsamic vinaigrette (full recipe below).
- Grill on direct heat until grill marks are visible and serve immediately.
From Grill to Great Again
- Keep leftover grilled watermelon in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Use leftovers as colorful garnishes in a pitcher of homemade sangria, or puree them and freeze into ice cubes for iced tea or sparkling water.
- Or add them to a cool and crisp watermelon cucumber salad.
Tasty Summer Sides!
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Grilled Watermelon
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 medium watermelon
- ¼ cup balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to high heat.
- Slice watermelon into 1-inch thick wedges, leaving the rind on.
- Brush each slice of watermelon with the balsamic vinaigrette.
- Place the watermelon slices on the grill in direct heat for 2-3 minutes per side until grill marks are visible.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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