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How-to-Cut Watermelon Sticks a four-step process for cutting watermelon. Serve at an elegant dinner party or backyard BBQ. simplysated.com
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How-to-Cut Watermelon Sticks

Cutting watermelon into sticks is one of the most elegant and easiest ways to serve watermelon.
Course Appetizer, Dessert, Fruit, Side
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Author Susie Gall

Ingredients

  • 1 fresh watermelon

Instructions

  1. Cut the watermelon in half horizontally.
  2. Place one half on a cutting board, flesh down.
  3. Cut slices downward 1-2" wide depending how large you want the sticks.
  4. Rotate the cutting board and cut slices downward and perpendicular to the other slices.
  5. Repeat with the other watermelon half (or save that portion for another meal)
  6. Serve on the cutting board, in a jar, or on a sliver platter - possibilities are endless.
  7. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

In order to cut a watermelon more easily and safely it is important to use a large, sharp knife.