How to Cut Watermelon: A Delicious Summer Treat
A comprehensive guide on how to cut watermelon with serving suggestions and delicious twists to elevate this refreshing summer fruit.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cutting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Whole Watermelon
- Chili Salt
- Lime Wedges
- Honey
- Balsamic Vinegar
Instructions
- Choose your watermelon by selecting a ripe, heavy one.
- Wash the outside under cool water to remove any dirt.
- Stabilize the watermelon on a cutting board and slice off both ends.
- Cut the watermelon in half down the middle.
- Cut each half in half again to create quarters.
- Remove the flesh from the rind by angling the knife.
- Cube or slice the flesh into bite-sized pieces.
- Place the watermelon pieces on a serving platter.
Notes
Serve with lime wedges and chili salt or use in creative dishes like salads and smoothies. Save the seeds for salads or roasting!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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