20-Minute Spicy Grilled Watermelon
Seedless watermelon batons grilled until softened with char marks, seasoned with chili powder, lime, and sea salt. Served warm with fresh mint and a cooling honey-yogurt sauce for contrast. Quick summer side or light appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 small seedless watermelon, cut into batons
- ground chili powder or cayenne pepper
- ½ lime
- flaky sea salt
- fresh mint, minced
- ½ cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- 1
Preheat grill to medium-high.
- 2
Cut watermelon into batons and arrange on a tray. Sprinkle with chili powder or cayenne pepper.
- 3
Place batons directly on preheated grill and cook until softened with grill marks.
- 4
Remove batons to tray. Squeeze lime over them while warm, then sprinkle with sea salt and fresh mint.
- 5
Stir together yogurt and honey until combined.
- 6
Serve grilled watermelon with honey-yogurt sauce alongside.
Good to Know
Yogurt sauce best consumed same day. Grilled watermelon can be refrigerated separately for 1-2 days but texture softens further.
Prepare honey-yogurt sauce up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerate. Grill watermelon just before serving for best texture and char.
Serve grilled watermelon warm or at room temperature with cold honey-yogurt sauce alongside.
Common Mistakes
Cook longer than 3 minutes per side to avoid mushy, over-softened batons
Skimp on seasoning to avoid bland result