Food Grilled Watermelon and Arugula Salad Two things make this grilled watermelon amazing. High heat draws out moisture and intensifies watermelon's sweetness, and the rub creates additional caramelization for even deeper flavor notes. By Midwest Living editors Midwest Living editors Midwest Living's experienced editors create best-in-class travel, lifestyle, food, home and garden content you won't find anywhere else. We're loudly, proudly Midwestern, and we're passionate about helping our audience explore and create through award-winning storytelling. Midwest Living's Editorial Guidelines Published on June 7, 2021 Print Share Photo: Brie Passano Hands On Time: 15 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 8 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients ¼ cup sugar 1 teaspoon lemon zest ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper ¼ teaspoon salt 8 watermelon wedges, 1 inch thick 5 ounces baby arugula 3 ounces blue cheese, crumbled ⅓ cup chopped toasted hazelnuts Balsamic vinegar Extra-virgin olive oil Directions In a small bowl, whisk together sugar, lemon zest, cayenne pepper and salt. Pat watermelon wedges dry with paper towels; rub both sides with sugar mixture. Grill wedges, covered, over high heat until bottom is caramelized and grill marks appear, about 3 minutes. Flip and grill 3 minutes more. Arrange baby arugula on a platter (or divide among four plates). Top with grilled watermelon, blue cheese and hazelnuts. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 187 Calories 10g Fat 23g Carbs 5g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 187 % Daily Value * Total Fat 10g 13% Saturated Fat 3g 15% Cholesterol 8mg 3% Sodium 275mg 12% Total Carbohydrate 23g 8% Total Sugars 19g Protein 5g Vitamin C 19mg 94% Calcium 108mg 8% Iron 1mg 6% Potassium 281mg 6%