How To Cut A Watermelon
Learn How To Cut A Watermelon with this easy step-by-step guide featuring 3 simple methods for cubes, triangles, and sticks perfect for snacking, parties, and fruit salads.
Ingredients
- Watermelon
Instructions
Easy Stick Method
- Cut the watermelon in half: Place the watermelon on a large cutting board and carefully slice it in half crosswise using a sharp knife.
- Place cut-side down: Set one half of the watermelon flat-side down on the cutting board for stability.
- Slice in one direction: Using a sharp knife, make even vertical cuts across the watermelon, about 1-1½ inches apart.
- Rotate and slice again: Turn the watermelon 90 degrees and slice again in the opposite direction to create a grid pattern. This creates long, grab-and-go watermelon sticks, and the rind acts like a natural handle to make them super easy and fun to serve!
- Separate and serve: Gently lift or separate the pieces. They’ll naturally pull apart into sticks that are easy to grab and eat!
- Cubes: You can turn them into cubes with this method, too by just laying the sticks flat and slicing across to make perfect cubes. (Toss them in my watermelon salad!)
Triangles
- Cut the watermelon in half: Place the watermelon on a sturdy cutting board and slice it in half crosswise using a large, sharp knife.
- Cut into quarters: Take each half and cut it in half again to create 4 large wedge sections.
- Cut one more time: Cut each wedge one more time in half to create 8 wedges.
- Place cut-side down: Set one wedge flat-side down on the cutting board so it’s stable and easy to slice.
- Slice into triangles: Starting at one end, cut the wedge crosswise into even slices (about 1-1½ inches thick). Each slice will form a triangle with the rind on the bottom, which acts as a natural handle.
- Repeat and serve: Repeat with the remaining wedges and arrange on a platter. Serve immediately or chill until ready to enjoy.
Classic Cubes
- Trim both ends: Slice a small piece off the top and bottom of the watermelon so it can sit flat and stable on your cutting board.
- Stand it upright: Place the watermelon on one of the flat ends.
- Remove the rind: Using a sharp knife, carefully slice downward, following the curve of the fruit to remove the green rind and white pith. Rotate and repeat until fully peeled.
- Cut into slabs: Lay the peeled watermelon on its side and slice into thick slabs (about 1-1½ inches).
- Slice into strips: Stack or line up the slabs and cut into long strips.
- Cube it: Turn and cut across the strips to create evenly sized cubes.
- Serve or store: Transfer to a bowl or airtight container and chill until ready to serve.
