How To Cut A Watermelon
Wondering how to cut a watermelon? Here's the best way to cut a watermelon into triangles, cubes, sticks, circles, stars, and balls!
Servings 7
Calories 389kcal
Equipment
- melon baller
Ingredients
- 20 lb watermelon
Instructions
Watermelon Triangles
- Cut the watermelon in half lengthwise.
- Slice each piece in half again so that you have four equal sections.
- Cut each section into wedges.
Watermelon Cubes
- Cut the watermelon in half lengthwise.
- Slice each piece in half again so that you have four equal sections.
- Cut lengthwise slices into the flesh, followed by widthwise slices, on each of the wedges.
- Slice along the rind on both sides to free the watermelon cubes.
Watermelon Sticks
- Cut the watermelon in half widthwise.
- Turn the halves flesh down on the cutting board.
- Make evenly spaced cuts across the watermelon.
- Turn and make evenly spaced cuts in the opposite direction.
Watermelon Circles
- Lay the watermelon on its side.
- Cut evenly spaced widthwise slices across the watermelon.
Watermelon Stars
- Cut the watermelon in rounds as directed above.
- Lay the slices flat on a cutting board and use a small star-shaped cookie cutter (or other shapes) to cut the watermelon into shapes.
Watermelon Balls
- Cut the watermelon in half.
- Use a melon baller to scoop balls of watermelon flesh.
Video
Notes
Store watermelon cuts in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 2cups | Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 98g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 1451mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 80g | Vitamin A: 7374IU | Vitamin C: 105mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 3mg
