Charred Watermelon and feta salad

Charred Watermelon and feta salad

By: Schwartz UK

March 11, 2026

Perfect for rounding out everyday meals, this unexpected combination of juicy grilled watermelon, crisp cucumbers, and crumbly feta is all things sweet, savoury, and tangy in every delicious bite of this watermelon salad. Tie it all together with a bright and vibrant homemade dressing of maple syrup, sherry, lime, and Schwartz® Dried Mint.

Recipe Info

  • Prep Time:

    15 minutes

  • Cook Time:

    10 minutes

  • Servings:

    2

  • User Rating:

Ingredients

  • Dressing
  • 1 teaspoon Schwartz® Mint Herb
  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Schwartz® Sea Salt, finely ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon Schwartz® Black Peppercorn Grinder, finely ground
  • 1 Lime, zest & juice
  • Salad
  • 1 small watermelon skin/seeds removed and cut into 2 cm cubes (approx. 675 g)
  • 1 small red onion very finely sliced (approx. 75 g)
  • 125 grams radishes, very thinly sliced
  • 125 grams cucumber, roughly chopped
  • 25 grams black olives, halved
  • To Serve
  • 200 grams feta, crumbled
  • 1/2 teaspoon Schwartz® Chilli Crushed 75g
  • 1 Lime, cut into wedges

Nutrition Information

(per serving)

Perfect for rounding out everyday meals, this unexpected combination of juicy grilled watermelon, crisp cucumbers, and crumbly feta is all things sweet, savoury, and tangy in every delicious bite of this watermelon salad. Tie it all together with a bright and vibrant homemade dressing of maple syrup, sherry, lime, and Schwartz® Dried Mint.

Key products

A clear glass grinder bottle of Schwartz Sea Salt, 60G shows the coarse white salt crystals through the label and features a black and red adjustable grinding cap.
A top-down view shows a rustic meal of roasted chicken, potatoes, and green beans, with drinks served in two amber-colored Barrel glasses.

Sea Salt Adjustable Grinder Mill

£3.20

A clear glass bottle of Schwartz Black Peppercorns Adjustable Medium Grinder 35G is shown against a white background.
A plate of roasted chicken with potatoes and green beans on the side.

Black Peppercorn Grinder

£3.20

A close-up of a chicken pita wrap filled with seasoned chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy sauce, showcasing a delicious recipe idea using the Barrel product.

Mint Herb

£2.30

Instructions

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, make the dressing by whisking all the ingredients together.
  2. On a BBQ or in a dry frying pan, heat till smoking and add watermelon in a single layer and cook till charred on all sides, but not soft. Remove to a plate and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, toss the charred watermelon, onion, radishes, cucumber, olives and dressing together.
  4. On your serving plate, add the dressed salad ingredients, top with crumbled feta and chilli flakes. Serve with extra lime wedges on the side.

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