Use this step-by-step guide to cut everything from watermelon to honeydew and cantaloupe. I want you to make the most of your Summer and having fresh-cut melon on hand is definitely a good start!
Equipment
large cutting board
large, sharp knife
airtight container
Ingredients
1watermelon
Instructions
Position the watermelon in the center of large cutting board lengthwise. Cut off the end to create a flat bottom. Do the same to the top end to create a flat top, then set the melon upright on one of the flat surfaces you just created.
Cut the fruit in half lengthwise and set one half aside. Cut the 2 halves into wedges lengthwise. You want the wedges to fit easily in your hand width-wise.
Carefully remove the rind by holding the wedge in your hand and sliding the knife between the wedge and the flesh. If this isn't easy, then your wedges are too wide. Simply cut the wedge again lengthwise to give yourself a smaller piece to work with.
Chop the pieces of fruit in a line to create bite-sized cubes. Keep the pieces larger if you want to eat them by hand, or smaller if you want them in a fruit salad.
Notes
If you only need half of the watermelon, you can actually ask the grocery store to cut it in half and let you only take home what you need or you can tightly wrap the extra half in plastic wrap and store it in the fridge until you're ready to cut it.
To make melon balls, switch from the knife to the melon baller after you cut the melon in half. Scoop rounded balls out and into a container, or onto a parchment-lined baking sheet if you want to freeze them.
You can compost the rinds of all kinds of melon, so don't throw them away!