Summer Watermelon Slice (Printable Version)

A vibrant platter with green grapes, creamy cheese, and juicy watermelon accented by strawberries and fresh mint.

# What You'll Need:

→ Outer Ring

01 - 1 cup green grapes or pitted green olives

→ Middle Layer

02 - 5.3 oz fresh mozzarella cheese (sliced) or feta cheese (crumbled)

→ Interior

03 - 2 cups seedless watermelon, cubed or balled
04 - 1 cup seedless strawberries, halved
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Select a large round serving platter and outline a semi-circle or slice shape.
02 - Place green grapes or olives along the platter's outer edge to form the watermelon rind.
03 - Position sliced or crumbled cheese in a neat band just inside the green ring to represent the white rind.
04 - Fill the remaining inner area with watermelon cubes or balls and halved strawberries to simulate watermelon flesh.
05 - Optionally, sprinkle fresh mint leaves over the fruit for added aroma and visual appeal.
06 - Serve immediately, chilled if preferred.

# Expert Insights:

01 -
  • It looks absolutely stunning on the table, and guests always ask how you made it, even though it's deceptively simple.
  • Zero cooking required means you can prep it in twenty minutes while everything else is finishing up.
  • It's naturally vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free adaptable, so everyone at your table can actually enjoy it together.
02 -
  • Pat your watermelon and strawberries completely dry before assembly, or you'll end up with a weepy platter. A clean kitchen towel does the job in seconds and makes a difference in how everything looks after thirty minutes on the table.
  • Assemble this no more than two hours before serving. The fruit will start releasing juice, which isn't bad—it's actually delicious pooling with the salty cheese—but visually it loses that sharp definition that makes people gasp.
03 -
  • A melon baller transforms your watermelon into spheres that catch light differently than cubes—it's a small tool that creates surprisingly big visual impact.
  • Chill your platter in the freezer for ten minutes before assembling if your kitchen is warm. Cold surfaces help everything stay fresh-looking and the cheese holds its shape better.
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