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Fresh Grilled Watermelon and Feta Salad Recipe with Easy Honey Jalapeño Dressing

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A refreshing summer salad featuring smoky grilled watermelon, creamy feta, and a sweet-spicy honey jalapeño dressing. Perfect for quick gatherings and summer entertaining.

Ingredients

  • Watermelon, seedless, cut into 1-inch thick wedges or cubes
  • Feta cheese, crumbled
  • Fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
  • Baby arugula or mixed greens (optional)
  • Toasted pepitas or walnuts (optional)
  • Jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely minced
  • Honey
  • Fresh lime juice (about 2 tablespoons)
  • Extra virgin olive oil (about 1/4 cup)
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
  • Optional: pinch of smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Cut seedless watermelon into 1-inch thick wedges or cubes, aiming for uniform pieces.
  2. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  3. Grill watermelon pieces for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden caramelized grill marks appear and a smoky aroma develops. Turn gently with tongs.
  4. While grilling, whisk together minced jalapeño, honey, fresh lime juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika (if using) in a small bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  5. Arrange grilled watermelon on a serving platter or bowl. Scatter crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh mint over the top. Add baby arugula or mixed greens and toasted pepitas or walnuts if desired.
  6. Drizzle honey jalapeño dressing generously over the salad. Toss gently or leave layered for presentation.
  7. Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast between warm watermelon and cool feta.

Notes

Make the dressing a day ahead to let flavors meld. Keep grilled watermelon and greens separate until just before serving to maintain freshness. Use medium-high heat for perfect grill marks without burning. Adjust jalapeño seeds for desired spice level. Toast nuts or pepitas for added crunch. If no grill is available, use a hot grill pan or broiler carefully.

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