Grilled Yellow Watermelon with Cucumber Cantaloupe Salsa
This refreshing, vibrant, sweet n’ smoky summer recipe can be served as a side or appetizer, and will surely get everyone’s attention.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 177kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 yellow watermelon , sliced ¾-inch thick (can also use red)
- 2 limes , halved, plus extra lime wedges for serving
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup cucumber , peeled, seeded and diced
- 1 cup cantaloupe , diced
- ½ cup red onion , diced
- 1 jalapeno , minced
- 1 tablespoon each fresh basil and parsley , chopped, plus extra for garnish
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat grill over medium-high heat.
- Place watermelon wedges and lime halves on a large, parchment-lined, rimmed baking sheet.
- Brush vegetable oil on both sides of watermelon and cut side of limes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Grill watermelon 2-3 minutes on each side until charred but not soft. Grill limes cut-side down for 3 minutes. When done place watermelon and limes back on baking sheet. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cucumber, cantaloupe, red onion, jalapeno, basil, parsley and olive oil.
- Squeeze the juice of grilled limes over the salsa. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Arrange watermelon wedges on a large platter.
- Spoon salsa over top.
- Garnish platter with extra lime wedges and fresh herbs.
- Serve with remaining salsa on the side. Enjoy!
Notes
* Buy seedless watermelon when possible.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 791mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 4227IU | Vitamin C: 67mg | Calcium: 57mg