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How to Cut a Watermelon (3 Quick Ways)

If cutting into a melon has always stumped you, you’re about to learn how to cut a watermelon in 3 easy ways. All you need is a knife & a cutting board!
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword cutting watermelon, how to cut a watermelon
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 cup
Calories 1350kcal
Author Natalya Drozhzhin

Ingredients

  • 1 watermelon
US Units - Metric

Instructions

Slices

  • Slice the watermelon in half.
    half Watermelon cut into three pieces
  • Place each watermelon half down on a cutting board flesh side down. Slice each half into four equal quarters.
    Sliced watermelon
  • Cut each quarter into thick 1-inch slices.

Cubes

  • Cut the watermelon crosswise.
    Watermelon cut into strips.
  • Place each half down on a cutting board with the red flesh side down. Cut each half into four equal quarters.
    Quoter watermelon cubed into pieces.
  • Using a sharp knife, slice diagonally across the flesh 3-4 times. Flip the watermelon quarter around and slice diagonally across the other side 3-4 times. Run your knife close against the watermelon rind to remove the rind.
    Watermelon cut into cubes in a watermelon.
  • Shake the chunks of watermelon loose from the rind. Repeat.

Sticks

  • Cut the watermelon in half.
  • Place the watermelon flat side down on the cutting board. Slice it into 1-inch thick pieces from one side to the other.
  • Turn the watermelon halfway and slice in the opposite direction, making small cube-sized shapes with the rind and forming 3-4 inch long watermelon sticks.

Nutrition

Calories: 1350kcal | Carbohydrates: 340g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 5040mg | Fiber: 18g | Sugar: 279g | Vitamin A: 25605IU | Vitamin C: 365mg | Calcium: 315mg | Iron: 11mg