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Jazz up your summer fruit like a pro with this beautiful and elegant Watermelon Platter.
These showstopping watermelon slices are easier than they look. Drizzle them with lime juice for a refreshing snack anytime of the day.
Enjoy the platter at outdoor picnics, barbecues, or right by the pool. And for more fun ideas, check out my guide with 18 different ways to cut your watermelon.
How to Pick the Right Watermelon
These are some of the things to look out for:
- Field spot: A yellow or orange spot means the melon has been resting undisturbed on the ground and likely to be delicious and ripe.
- Weight: You want a heavy melon for its size.
- Color: Ideally it’s dull, matte, and has webbing patches.
- Sound: This is the one I use the most. It needs to sound hollow when you tap it.
- Shape: Round and uniform.
How to Make a Watermelon Platter
- Slice the end off the watermelon.
- Cut from the center to the outer edge at a 45° angle towards the left.
- Cut from the center to the outer edge at a 45° angle towards the right making a v-shape.
- Remove the shard of watermelon and continue all the way around.
- When the whole top is cut in a zig-zap pattern, slice off that piece.
- Quarter the watermelon slice and arrange on a platter. Repeat.
Possible Variations
- Extras: Swap lime juice for a squeeze of lemon juice, sprinkle with sea salt, melted chocolate, tajin, chili powder, or fresh mint.
- Presentation: Skewer the slices with ice lolly sticks to enjoy watermelon sticks mess-free.
How to Store Leftovers
Use an airtight container and store in the fridge. Enjoy within 2 days.
FAQs
You’ll need a chef’s knife or similar that’s long enough to reach the center of the melon.
Yes. Plate the melon and cover with plastic wrap. Keep in the fridge until you are ready to serve.
Eat them as you go, or serve them on a separate platter for the kids. They’ll love that they’re mini-sized.
No, not at all, but you should definitely give it a try.
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Watermelon Platter
Ingredients
- 3 slices watermelon
- 1 lime
Instructions
- Slice the top part of the watermelon on a large cutting board.
- Make a radius cut at a 45º angle (from the center to the outer peel) and then continue cutting at that angle all the way around. First, to the left, then the right.
- Slice off the piece you just cut.
- You can make them into quarters and place them on a platter.
- Drizzle with lime or lemon. Yum.
Video
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
