Learn how to cut a watermelon into cubes. If you’re looking to slice a watermelon into pretty bite-sized cubes but don’t know where to start this guide will walk you through the easiest way to cube a watermelon.
Watermelon is a very popular fruit in the summer. Once I learned how to easily cut this sweet fruit, I started buying it much more often. We love eating it plain or dipping it in Yogurt Fruit Dip and Fruit Dip with Cool Whip.
Enjoy watermelon cubes alone or try them in a yogurt parfait for kids. You can’t go wrong either way! You might also like to learn How To Cut Watermelon into Sticks.
How To Cut
To cut a watermelon, start by rinsing it under running water. Then carefully cut the watermelon in half.
Place half of the watermelon onto the cutting board, flat side down. Turn the watermelon onto its side and carefully slice off the top outside rind.
Flip the watermelon back onto the cutting board.
Related: How To Cut Watermelon Sticks
Cut the Rind off
Cut off the outside rind one section at a time until all the rind is removed. Start on one side then turn the watermelon as you cut off the other sides. You might take off some of the juicy insides, but you can go back afterward to scoop out any portion you’d like to use.
Cut into Sections
Cut the watermelon into 1 inch thick sections going from left to right.
Separate the watermelon. Take half of the sections you just cut, moving the other half out of the way.
Flip slices onto Side
Flip the watermelon onto its side.
Cut into 1 inch sections
Cut the watermelon again from left to right in one-inch sections.
Cut into Cubes
Turn the watermelon half way and cut again into one-inch sections, creating cubes.
Repeat with the other section of already sliced watermelon along with the other half of the watermelon, or cover that half and store in the refrigerator for future use.
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FAQ
This depends on how long it took the watermelon to travel to your store or farmers market. Watermelons have a shelf life of 3-4 weeks.
A cut watermelon keeps for about 3 days refrigerated.
You can store an uncut watermelon on your counter, but a cut watermelon must be refrigerated.
Pick up the watermelon and inspect it. It should be very heavy for its size and have a creamy yellow portion from where it sat on the ground to ripen.
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How To Cut A Watermelon into Cubes
Equipment
- Cutting Board and Large Chef's Knife
- storage container
Ingredients
- 1 large watermelon
Instructions
- ⭐️Cut the watermelon in half. Place half of the watermelon onto the cutting board, flat side down. Turn the watermelon onto its side and carefully slice off the top outside rind. Flip the watermelon back onto the cutting board. Start cutting off the outside rind one section at a time until all the rind is removed.1 large watermelon
- ⭐️Cut into sections. Cut the watermelon into 1-inch thick sections going from left to right. Take half of the sections, moving the other half out of the way.
- ⭐️Flip the melon and cut it into sections. Flip the watermelon onto its side. Cut the watermelon again from left to right in one-inch sections. Turn the watermelon halfway and cut again into one-inch sections, creating cubes. Repeat with the other section of sliced watermelon along with the other half of the watermelon, or cover that half and store in the refrigerator for future use.
- ⭐️Turn and cut into cubes. Turn the watermelon halfway and cut again into one-inch sections, creating cubes. Repeat with the other section of sliced watermelon along with the other half of the watermelon, or cover that half and store in the refrigerator for future use.
Notes
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Jess says
This was super easy, thank you!
Shabanam says
I Love Watermelon!!!