Easy Watermelon Cutting Hack for a Mess-Free Summer Snack
A simple and mess-free method to cut watermelon into perfect bite-sized cubes, making summer snacking easier and more enjoyable.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium-sized seedless watermelon (5 to 7 pounds / 2.3 to 3.2 kg)
- Sharp chef’s knife (8 to 10 inches / 20 to 25 cm)
- Large cutting board with non-slip surface
Instructions
- Wash the watermelon under cool running water and dry with a clean towel.
- Slice off about a half-inch (1.3 cm) from both the top and bottom ends to create flat surfaces.
- Stand the watermelon upright on one of the flat ends.
- Cut the watermelon in half vertically through the middle.
- Quarter each half by cutting vertically again.
- Lay a quarter flat on the board, flesh side down, and make horizontal cuts about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart, cutting almost through but leaving the rind intact.
- Make vertical cuts down the flesh about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart to create a grid pattern of cubes.
- Invert the rind by gently pressing the rind side up from the bottom to pop the watermelon cubes outward.
- Slide the cubes off the rind with a knife or fork and serve or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
Keep your knife sharp for clean cuts and safety. Cut over a sink or place a damp towel under the cutting board to catch juice drips. Press gently when inverting the rind to avoid smashing the cubes. Store cut watermelon in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For seeded watermelons, remove seeds after cutting or cut into wedges instead of cubes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (152 grams) of
- Calories: 46
- Sugar: 9.4
- Sodium: 2
- Fat: 0.2
- Carbohydrates: 11.5
- Fiber: 0.4
- Protein: 0.9
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