Easy ways to cut a watermelon
It is summer, and the watermelon is fresh; here are my easy ways to cut a watermelon, no matter if you want to cut the watermelon into cubes, triangles, or even strips.
Ingredients
- 1 Watermelon
Instructions
How to cut a watermelon into triangles.
- Rinse and dry the watermelon.1 Watermelon
- Turn the watermelon and cut it in half lengthwise.
- Separate the halves.
- Place one of the halves, cut side down.
- Cut the half into thirds or quarters to make wedges.
- Once you have the size wedges you want, rotate the watermelon and slice the wedges into about one-inch slices crosswise.
- Pull the watermelon sliced into triangles apart and enjoy.
How to cut a watermelon into strips.
- Rinse and dry the watermelon.1 Watermelon
- Cut the watermelon in half crosswise.
- Place the cut side of the watermelon on your cutting board.
- Slice the watermelon into strips about one inch wide.
- Rotate the melon ninety degrees and repeat step four, cutting the watermelon again into one-inch slices.
- Pull up on a piece and enjoy your watermelon sticks.
How to cut a watermelon into cubes.
- Rinse and dry the watermelon.1 Watermelon
- Trim the ends of the watermelon.
- Cut the melon in half crosswise. You want two more circular halves instead of oblong.
- Lay the half of the watermelon flesh side down on a cutting board with the outer edge facing up.
- Carefully remove the rind from the watermelon.
- Once the rind is removed, cut the flesh into slices.
- Cut the slices of watermelon into strips.
- Now that you have watermelon strips you can cut them into cubes.
Notes
How long does watermelon last?
An uncut watermelon will last stored on your kitchen counter at room temperature for up to two weeks.
How long does watermelon last in the fridge?
Cut watermelon should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge when it's not being eaten. The cut watermelon will last in the fridge for up to five days but is best eaten when it's freshly cut.
How long can you keep cut watermelon at room temperature for a party?
Melons are best when they are kept cold. It is not recommended to keep cut melons out of the fridge for more than about two hours. If you need it longer than that, then place out a smaller amount and remove the watermelon from the fridge as needed.
What to do with a watermelon that has a gritty or soft flesh?
A gritty or soft flesh inside a watermelon can indicate that it is overripe. While this doesn't make the best watermelon for eating, it's not going to make you sick if you do. If you don't want to eat it fresh this way, don't throw it out. I like to cut it up and freeze it to make some of my kids' favorite berry melon popsicles and even a pitcher of watermelon margaritas for the older crowd. I even like to add some blended pieces into a fresh batch of my homemade lemonade for an added twist on a summer classic.
Nutrition
Calories: 105kcal
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