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Quick-Grilled Watermelon Wedges (Dessert or Side Dish)

Grilled watermelon is the summer side you didn’t know you needed. With just a quick sear, this juicy fruit transforms into something totally craveable—sweet, slightly smoky, and ready for toppings!
Yield: 6 slices
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients
 

For the grilled watermelon

  • ¼ seedless watermelon*, cut into 1-inch-thick wedges or slabs (rind on for easy handling)
  • Olive oil spray or a light brush of olive oil
  • Light sprinkle of Kosher salt

Savory topping ideas

  • Crumbled feta
  • Chopped cilantro
  • Toasted pepitas or chopped pistachios
  • Fresh lime juice and lime zest
  • Chili powder, cayenne, or tajin

Sweet topping ideas

  • Vanilla ice cream
  • Vanilla Greek yogurt
  • Fresh mint leaves
  • Mini chocolate chips or shaved dark chocolate
Ingredient Details to Know
*I used a quarter watermelon, which yielded six (1-inch) triangles. This will vary depending on the size of your watermelon and the way you cut your wedges.

Instructions
 

Prep the watermelon:

  • Slice the watermelon into thick wedges or slabs, keeping the rind on so they’re easy to flip on the grill. Lightly spritz or brush both sides with olive oil, then sprinkle with a pinch of kosher salt.

Grill it up:

  • Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Place the watermelon slices directly on the grates and grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until gentle grill marks appear. Don’t overdo it—you want a light char and tender texture, not mush.

Finish and serve:

  • Transfer the grilled watermelon to a serving platter. Add your favorite toppings:
  • For a savory twist, go with feta, herbs, pepitas, and a pop of citrus, zest and spice.
  • For a sweet treat, pair with ice cream (or vanilla Greek yogurt) and chocolate.
  • Serve warm or at room temp and enjoy!

Notes

• One wedge + ¼ cup scoop vanilla ice cream + 1 tsp chocolate shavings: 200 calories
• One wedge + ¼ cup vanilla Greek yogurt: 85 calories
• One wedge + 2 tsp chocolate shavings: 95 calories
• One wedge + lime juice + zest + cayenne: 60 calories
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN

Nutrition Information per serving

Serving Size: 1 slice without toppings (*see notes for nutrition with toppings)Calories: 60Carbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gTotal Fat: 0g— Unsaturated Fat: 0g— Saturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgPotassium: 240mgFiber: 1gTotal Sugar: 14g— Natural Sugar: 14g— Added Sugar: 0gVitamin A: 1221IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 15mg
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.