Watermelon Slicing Instructions

Can anything beat the sweet, juicy flesh of a freshly picked watermelon? Here are some quick and easy methods for slicing a watermelon into cubes, sticks, and triangles.

Cut that watermelon like a pro with the help of this perfectly ripe example. Watermelon juice and watermelon smoothies are two refreshing summertime drinks that are sure to please.

What is the Proper Way to Slice a Watermelon?

You've chosen, purchased, and brought home a watermelon. Get ready to enjoy a nutritious snack after slicing it up.

Nonetheless, how do you slice it? Sometimes it's hard to tell which is the most efficient way to cut it because there are so many options.

There are three distinct approaches to cutting a watermelon, and we'll be demonstrating our personal favorite: cubing the fruit. So far, this has proven to be the simplest solution. The cubes can be used as a topping for fruit salads or eaten by themselves. If you're looking for a healthy snack to munch on in the afternoon, watermelon cubes are your best bet.

However, we will also demonstrate how to divide a watermelon into cubes and triangles. But before you even think about learning to cut watermelon, you should make sure you know how to choose a good one (scroll down for our best advice).

Selecting a Perfect Watermelon

The best advice can be found in our post titled "How to pick out a Good Watermelon," but here are a few things to keep an eye out for:

• Consistency in form
• A big, yellow spot on the sun
• Nothing but air when you thump it.
• Honey bees will sting if you eat their sweets

Next, you'll need a long, sharp knife. Here on Amazon is where you'll find our top pick; after that, you can choose between cubes, sticks, and triangles when deciding how you want it cut.

Methods for Making Perfect Watermelon Cubes

A cutting board and a long, sharp knife are essential. To cube it, just follow these easy steps:

1. Using a knife, slash the watermelon in half down the middle.
2. Watermelon can be easily divided into four equal pieces by cutting it in half lengthwise.
3. Using one of the quarters, cut the melon lengthwise, starting at the fruit's crown and ending at its rind.
4. Carve the melon into 1-inch cubes, moving from one end to the other.
5. Cut the melon into 1-inch-wide strips lengthwise. (What you're doing is creating a crosshatch design on each watermelon quarter. )
6. After making the initial cuts, begin at one end of the melon and continue cutting along the rind. The cubes ought to pop right out of the rind.

Instructions for Making Watermelon Cubes

Use a cutting board and a long, sharp knife. The process of slicing it into sticks is as easy as:

1. Halve the watermelon.
2. Once you've cut the watermelon in half, turn it over so the bottom is facing down on the board. It's much more sturdy and straightforward to chop this way.
3. Turn the watermelon on its upside down and trim the four corners to make a square.
4. Next, cut it lengthwise into pieces that are about an inch apart.  
5. After you've halved the melon lengthwise, you should make crisscross cuts every inch.

Enjoyable and less messy than traditional food, these sticks are a great option. Plus, they're adored by all.

Watermelon Triangles: How to Cut One

If watermelon slices are your preference, here's how to make them:

1. Halve the watermelon.
2. After slicing the watermelon in half lengthwise, flip it over so the cut side is down on the board. As a result, it becomes much more solid and simple to chop.
3. Repeat the process of cutting the watermelon in half lengthwise to create four equal pieces.
4. Next, make eight equal pieces by cutting the quarters in half lengthwise.
5. After that, crosscut the watermelon about an inch apart until you have cut it into cubes.

Variations on Watermelon Slices

Melon Balls: Halve a watermelon, scoop out the seeds, and place the melon balls in a large bowl, using a melon baller. After you've removed all the pink flesh from the watermelon, use the spoon to smooth out the inside. Put all the watermelon balls back in here and use it as a serving bowl.

Cut the melon into 1-inch slices for a variety of fun shapes. Stamp out shapes of flesh with a cookie cutter. Watermelon is commonly cut into stars around Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. You can also use a variety of templates to cut out shapes like flowers and hearts.

Serve the shapes in a single layer or stack them for more visual appeal. They work wonderfully as skewers for watermelon, creating tasty watermelon sticks.  

Preserving Watermelons

Keep the melon whole in the fridge or on the counter until ready to eat. Don't pick an unripe melon in the hopes that it will ripen in storage; watermelons don't ripen much after they've been picked.  

• Refrigerator: It can be kept fresh in the fridge for up to a week before it spoils. Keep away from temperatures below 40 degrees
• Put it on the counter for about two days. Refrigeration is recommended for extended storage.

SAFELY RETAIN melon slices Melon should be stored in the fridge in an airtight container after being cut. They have a life expectancy of about two to three days.

• Even if you only use a small portion of the melon for slicing, you can still store the remainder in the fridge by covering it with plastic wrap or foil.  
• If there are any melons that don't get eaten, they can be turned into Watermelon Juice or Watermelon Smoothies.

Serving Ideas for Watermelon

Watermelon should be presented in an attractive bowl or on a platter. Watermelon rinds, once hollowed out, make excellent bowls. To spear the cubes of melon, popsicle sticks work well.

Watermelon is a great addition to any picnic or barbecue, and it is especially beloved by children.

• The Potato Salad
• Salade de pâtes
• A Vegetable Dip With Dill
• Coleslaw
• Slaw made with broccoli