Smoky Grilled Watermelon
A flavorful summer delight that combines smoky charred watermelon with a honey-lime drizzle, perfect for barbecues or as a light appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small watermelon
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the watermelon: Cut into thick slices about 1-inch thick.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high for optimal flavor.
- Drizzle both sides of the watermelon with olive oil.
- Grill the watermelon slices for 3-4 minutes on each side until grill marks appear.
- Prepare the honey-lime drizzle by mixing honey and lime juice in a small bowl.
- Season and serve by drizzling the honey-lime mixture over grilled watermelon and sprinkling with cilantro, salt, and pepper.
Notes
Serve warm as a starter or dessert, optionally pairing with crispy prosciutto or feta cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: grilled watermelon, summer recipe, vegetarian appetizer, smoky flavor, barbecue side