Name: Grilled Watermelon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: ¼ medium watermelon (seedless, cut into 1-inch thick wedges); 2 tablespoons honey; 1 medium lime (zest and juice); 1 tablespoon cilantro (fresh, chopped); 1 tablespoon cilantro (fresh, chopped); 2 tablespoon feta cheese (crumbles); 1 teaspoon Tajín; ½ teaspoon sea salt

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Sweet grilled watermelon brushed with a fresh honey-lime-cilantro glaze. It’s bright, juicy, and the perfect appetizer for summer cookouts. Plus, it’s ready in about 10 minutes!

Grilled Watermelon with char marks and honey lime glaze

Watch how to grill watermelon in minutes…

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WHY YOU’LL LOVE MY GRILLED WATERMELON

It’s juicy, sweet, and just a little fancy. Takes 10 minutes, tops. And that honey-lime-cilantro glaze? Don’t skip it!

I made this for a weekday pool hangout and now it’s a regular summer thing. It’s the kind of recipe that looks impressive but is secretly super low effort—perfect next to smoked queso or smoked corn on the cob from Sip Bite Go.

Grilled Watermelon Appetizer Platter on Brunch Table

Cool off with this Frozen Watermelon Lemonade Cocktail – it’s a refreshing boozy slushy perfect for summer.

INGREDIENTS TO MAKE GRILLED WATERMELON

For the Watermelon

¼ medium seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch thick wedges

For the Honey Lime Glaze

2 tablespoons honey
1 medium lime, zest and juice
1 tablespoon cilantro, fresh, chopped

Serving Ideas

1 tablespoon cilantro, fresh, chopped
2 tablespoon feta cheese, crumbles
1 teaspoon Tajín
½ teaspoon sea salt

HOW TO GRILL WATERMELON

The Gist: Slice up some watermelon, throw it on the grill, brush it with this honey-lime glaze, and boom—summer appetizer everyone loves in like 10 minutes.

Watermelon cut in slices — Step 1 – Prep the Watermelon. Cut the watermelon into 1-inch thick wedges. Set aside.

Mixing Honey Lime Cilantro Glaze for Grilled Watermelon — Step 2 – Make the Glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lime zest, lime juice, and chopped cilantro until well combined.

Brushing Watermelon with Honey Lime Cilantro Glaze — Step 3 – Brush both sides of each watermelon wedge with the honey-lime glaze.

Weber Gas Grill — Step 4 – Preheat the gas grill or indoor grill pan to medium-high heat (about 450°F). If using a gas grill, grill over direct flame.

Fresh Watermelon on the Grill — Step 5 – Grill the Watermelon. Place the watermelon wedges on the hot grill. Grill for 1–2 minutes per side, flipping and rotating to get crisscross grill marks. Total time for indoor grilling may be a few minutes longer.

Grilled Watermelon with Char Marks on Appetizer Platter — Step 6 – Serve warm or slightly chilled. Sprinkle grilled watermelon with your favorite garnish.

De-licious!

For extra summer vibes, serve with this watermelon cucumber gin cocktail.

MAKE IT A MEAL – WHAT TO SERVE IT WITH

Salad: Spinach Salad with Everything Bagel Croutons
Side: Cheesy Grilled Broccoli Rabe
Main: Grilled Ribeye
Dessert: Grilled Mango Ice Cream

See more BBQ menu ideas.

For simple, delicious sides that highlight fresh produce, you can’t go wrong with these easy summer salads.

Can’t wait to hear what you think!

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