How to Slice Watermelon 3 Ways: Triangles, Cubes & Sticks
Whether you are getting ready for the party of the summer, relaxing with the family or feeding the kids a healthy alternative snack, this watermelon cutting technique will make you superstar of the dessert table!
Now you can carry on to the steps for wedges, cubes or sticks.
For Watermelon Triangles (Wedges):
Follow the steps for 'For All Watermelon Cuts'. Then, take one of the halves and cut it into half again (you’ll get quarters).
Take the quartered pieces and cut them in half. Once again, cut them in half lengthwise. With a smaller watermelon, you may not have to make this many cuts. It depends on the size you would like the wedges to be.
Now you can slice each piece in the opposite direction (to your desired thickness) to create triangles.
For Watermelon Cubes:
Follow the steps for 'For All Watermelon Cuts'.Then, take one of the halves and cut it into half again (you’ll get quarters).
Starting from the quarters, pass the knife close to the white part of the watermelon, following all the borders as best you can.
Make vertical cuts to the watermelon.
Now make vertical cuts in the other direction.
Then make horizontal cuts so the squares fall off.
For Watermelon Sticks:
Follow the steps for 'For All Watermelon Cuts'. Then, starting from halves, remove the white and green parts of the watermelon.
Make vertical cuts in one direction.
Make vertical cuts in the other direction (forming a chessboard-like shape in the upper part of the watermelon).