Best Grilled Watermelon And Mint Salad Recipes

MINT WATERMELON SALAD

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I invented this refreshing fruit salad one sultry afternoon while my friends were gathered around my pool. It was quick to prepare and disappeared from their plates even quicker. Even the kids loved it! -Antoinette DuBeck, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

6 cups cubed seedless watermelon
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

Place watermelon and mint in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, oil and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Drizzle over salad; toss gently to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED WATERMELON AND MINT SALAD

Grilled Watermelon and Mint Salad image

Even sweeter and juicer than fresh, grilled watermelon plays well with sweet and sour blueberries and salty feta cheese and mint ties together all of the flavors. Serve the salad right away otherwise the salt from the feta will draw out too much water from the fruits and turn the salad into a less-than-appetizing soup.

Provided by Min Kwon, M.S., R.D.

Categories side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

Ten 1-inch-thick watermelon spears
Olive oil, for brushing
1 cup fresh blueberries
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh mint or basil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 ounces crumbled feta

Steps:

Preheat the grill or grill pan to very high heat. Brush the watermelon slices with olive oil. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Cool slightly and cut into 1-inch cubes (makes about 3 cups). Add to a serving bowl with the blueberries, mint, vinegar and feta. Toss to combine. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calorie, Fat 4 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 177 milligrams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams

GRILLED WATERMELON AND FETA SALAD

Grilled Watermelon and Feta Salad image

I love watermelon and feta salad, whether the watermelon is grilled or not. The sweet, juicy watermelon against the salty, creamy feta and pungent onions is a winning combination. This version introduces heat - if you serve it right after grilling the melon (it isn't a must) - and char. Throw the watermelon slices, with the rind, onto the grill after or before you've grilled your meat or fish or vegetables. Grill them on both sides until just charred, then cut away the rinds and dice up the melon for the salad.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories dinner, lunch, quick, salads and dressings, appetizer

Time 10m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 small red onion, sliced
3 large or 4 smaller 1-inch-thick slices watermelon
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper or mild chili powder (to taste)

Steps:

Place sliced onion in a bowl and cover with water and 1 teaspoon of the vinegar. Soak 5 minutes, then drain and rinse. Drain on paper towels.
Prepare a medium-hot grill. Use 1 tablespoon of the olive oil to brush the watermelon slices lightly. Grill for about 3 minutes per side, or until charred. Remove from heat and dice. Transfer, with juice, to a large salad bowl.
Add onions and remaining ingredients and toss together. Let sit for a few minutes or for up to an hour before serving. Toss again just before serving.