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Grilled Watermelon

This grilled watermelon recipe is such a fun summer side dish! If you don't have Green Tabasco Sauce on hand, season the corn topping with fresh lime juice and diced jalapeños.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups raw corn kernels
  • ½ cup diced red onion
  • ½ cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • Heaping ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 4 teaspoons Tabasco Green Sauce*
  • 6 1.5-inch watermelon wedges
  • cooking spray for the grill
  • ½ cup crumbled Feta cheese
  • 1 small avocado diced
  • Mint and/or basil leaves
  • Lime wedges optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat a grill to medium high heat.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the corn, onion, red pepper, garlic, salt, and the Tabasco Green Sauce. Chill until ready to use.
  3. Spray the grill grates with cooking spray and grill the watermelon 2 to 3 minutes per side or until char marks form.
  4. Remove and let cool a few minutes, then top with the corn mixture, the feta, avocado, and fresh herbs. Serve with more tabasco or lime wedges on the side, if desired.

Notes

  • *You can substitute this ingredient with 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice plus 1/2 diced jalapeño.