Ingredients
Watermelon
- 1 medium seedless watermelon (3 pounds)
Lime Mixture
- 2 limes, juiced and zested (about 2 tablespoons of juice and 2 teaspoons of zest)
- ¼ cup honey
Garnish
- ¼ cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the lime mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, lime zest, and honey until well combined, forming a sweet and tangy glaze.
- Cut the watermelon: Heat your grill to high. Trim the ends off the watermelon and place it upright on a cutting board. Slice the watermelon in half, then each half into quarters. From the quarters, cut 1-inch thick triangular slices with the rind still attached for easy handling.
- Grill the watermelon: Using a brush, coat both sides of each watermelon wedge with the honey-lime glaze. Place the wedges on the hot grill and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until grill marks appear and the flesh softens slightly.
- Serve: Transfer the grilled watermelon to a serving platter. Sprinkle generously with finely chopped fresh cilantro and add an extra squeeze of fresh lime juice before serving for an added burst of freshness.
Notes
- This recipe yields about 20 watermelon wedges, perfect for serving as a light and refreshing summer side dish.
- Grilling adds a subtle smoky sweetness to the watermelon, enhancing its natural flavors.
- Use a grill pan indoors if you don’t have access to an outdoor grill.
- Adjust the amount of honey in the glaze based on your preferred sweetness level.
- Fresh cilantro adds a bright herbal note but can be omitted or replaced with fresh mint if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
