Grilled Watermelon and Pineapple Skewers

Shanthi Appelo, MS, RD

| 1 min read

This easy and visually appealing dessert uses cubes of watermelon and pineapple. After several minutes on the grill, top it off with a balsamic reduction and a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a taste of summer.

Cooking Difficulty:

Easy

Serving Amount
Ingredients

  • 1 pineapple

  • 1⁄2 watermelon

  • 1 Tbsp. balsamic reduction per serving

  • 1⁄4 cup vanilla ice cream (optional)

Instructions
  • Step 1

    Soak wooden skewers for at least 30 minutes or overnight in water.

  • Step 2

    Cut pineapple and watermelon into 1-inch cubes.

  • Step 3

    Spray fruit and grill with spray oil.

  • Step 4

    Grill for 2-5 minutes on each side, or until grill marks appear.

  • Step 5

    Serve skewer with 1 tablespoon balsamic reduction and optional ice cream. Serve skewer with 1 tablespoon balsamic reduction and optional ice cream.

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