GRILLED WATERMELON WITH HONEY BALSAMIC SAUCE

Need a sweet but healthy treat this Summer? Look no further! This Grilled Watermelon With Honey Balsamic Sauce is calling your name!

What better way to kick off National Grill month than with a summer dessert? We are honoring both our Greek and American heritages by grilling up some juicy watermelon, and sprinkling some crumbled feta on it. 

This sounds pretty untraditional, we know! But the sweetness of the fruit and honey balsamic sauce, paired with the saltiness of the feta is pure heaven. 

In Greece, watermelon or karpouzi is the most popular summer fruit. Practically every taverna brings out a plate of freshly cut up karpouzi after each meal. So we knew that we had to create a dish that involved it at some point! Watermelon is perfectly in season right now, so make sure to take advantage with this delicious recipe!

HOW TO MAKE GRILLED WATERMELON WITH HONEY BALSAMIC SAUCE

1. Prepare balsamic sauce ingredients. 
   
2. Combine balsamic vinegar and honey in a small sauce pan and simmer until the mixture is thickened and reduced by about half. Set aside to cool.
   
3. Cut watermelon into 1 1/2 inch wedges.
   
4. Place watermelon wedges onto a hot grill for 2 minutes. Turn and grill for 2 more minutes. 
   
5. Remove from grill to a serving platter. Top with fresh blueberries and Honey Balsamic Glaze…
   
6. Add some fresh mint leaves…
   
7. Top off with crumbled feta.
   
8. Drizzle with additional Honey Balsamic Sauce if desired.
   

CAN I PREPARE THE HONEY BALSAMIC SAUCE AHEAD OF TIME? 

You can prepare the Honey Balsamic Sauce ahead of time and when ready to use, microwave for 20 seconds to soften the honey.

Grilled Watermelon with Honey Balsamic Sauce Recipe

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Grilled Watermelon with Honey Balsamic Sauce

Course Dessert

Cuisine Greek

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes minutes

Honey Balsamic Glaze 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 8

Calories 318kcal

Ingredients

• 1 medium watermelon sliced into 1 1/2 inch wedges
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tbsp fresh mint

Honey Balsamic Reduction

• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup honey

Instructions

• Combine balsamic vinegar and honey in a small sauce pan and simmer until the mixture is thickened and reduced by about half. Set aside to cool.
• Place watermelon wedges onto a hot grill for 2 minutes. Turn and grill for 2 more minutes. Remove from grill and arrange on a serving platter.
• Drizzle grilled watermelon with Honey Balsamic Sauce. Top with fresh blueberries, fresh mint leaves, crumbled feta and additional Honey Balsamic Sauce if desired.
• Enjoy! Kali Orexi!

Nutrition

Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 83mg | Potassium: 900mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 64g | Vitamin A: 4378IU | Vitamin C: 64mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition Facts

Grilled Watermelon with Honey Balsamic Sauce

Amount Per Serving

Calories 318 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Fat 3g5%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Cholesterol 6mg2%

Sodium 83mg4%

Potassium 900mg26%

Carbohydrates 76g25%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 64g71%

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin A 4378IU88%

Vitamin C 64mg78%

Calcium 93mg9%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.