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How to Cut a Watermelon

Learn how to cut a watermelon with this easy tutorial.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 or more people
Calories: 46kcal
Author: Ginnie

Ingredients

  • 1 watermelon
  • cutting board and sharp knife

Instructions

  • Cut ends off watermelon, then cut in half through middle (crosswise).
    Slicing a watermelon in half on a wood cutting board.
  • Working with one piece of melon, place cut side down on cutting board. Slice around edges of melon, removing peel.
    Peeling a watermelon on a cutting board.
  • Cut melon into slices, then cut slices into a grid, creating cubes. Repeat with other melon half.
    Cutting watermelon into cubes on a wood cutting board.
  • Serve melon or immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat. Enjoy!

Notes

See info before recipe for more info on picking, peeling, and cutting a watermelon into different shapes, plus storage tips, recipes, and more.
A whole watermelon should keep for at least one week. Once cut, watermelon is good for about 3 to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 46kcal
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