17 Best Side Dishes for Your Backyard Barbecue | Cookout Sides Recipe Super Compilation

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: cotage cheese

Goat cheese provides a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Cut the watermelon into thick slices and remove the rind.

Grill the watermelon slices for 3-4 minutes on each side until grill marks appear.

Remove the watermelon from the grill and let it cool slightly.

In a bowl, combine the corn, diced avocado, chopped red onion, and cilantro.

In a separate small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

Pour the dressing over the corn and avocado mixture and toss gently to combine.

Slice the grilled watermelon into smaller pieces and arrange on a serving platter.

Spoon the corn-avocado salad over the grilled watermelon slices.

Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and diced jalapeño for added spice.

Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.

Serve immediately, garnished with extra cilantro if desired.

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