Best way to cut a watermelon
Zingy lime makes magic with the sweet melon, and fresh mint adds a cooling essence on the finish. We served this to friends at a summer cookout, and they exclaimed, “What’s in this?”
Ripe watermelon Lime juice Fresh mint
All you’ve got to do? Chop up the melon, chop up the mint, and add the lime juice. Simple as that!
Slice the watermelon in half around the middle. Don’t do it lengthwise! Lay it on the flat side, and cut slices. Use a pairing knife to cut off the rind. A smaller knife helps you have more control. Make a grid pattern to cut it into cubes. That’s it!
Sea salt: Top with flaky sea salt. Feta cheese: The classic Watermelon Feta Salad is a revelation Cucumber: Pair this cooling veggie in Watermelon Cucumber Salad Red onion or shallot: Top with onion for a spicy kick Basil: Use basil instead of mint Lemon or lime zest: Add another citrus twist
Shop in watermelon season. If it’s out of season, it’s much more likely to be unripe. Look for a yellow field spot. Most watermelons should have a patch on the bottom, which is where they were resting on the ground before being picked. If the patch is yellow, the watermelon is ripe (if it’s white, it’s unripe).
Mix up an easy Easy Tortellini Salad or Antipasto Salad Use the season’s corn with Elote Salad or Corn Salad Go classic with Three Bean Salad Make the easiest Quick Black Bean and Corn Salad Mix up Broccoli Salad or Broccoli Slaw
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