Watermelon is a type of fruit available from August through October in the Northern Hemisphere, but it is possible to enjoy this sweet fruit in any season thanks to modern means of shipping.
The fruit salad basket is impressive for any event, such as school gatherings, church gatherings, and holidays. It is not only an enchanting, elaborate and festive creation, but it is also delicious!
Ingrediants
- A large, perfectly ripe watermelon
- Half a small melon (cantaloupe)
- Half a winter melon (any sweet variety to taste)
- Two cups of red grapes
- Half a jar of pineapple (optional)
Steps
Step 1. Purchase a large, fairly ripe watermelon
This is a particularly important step, because the watermelon pulp will be added to the fruit salad, while the zest will be used to create the basket. If the watermelon were too ripe, it would be difficult to carve it, but if it were too unripe, the fruit salad would be tasteless and tasteless.
If you have any doubts about the freshness of watermelon, ask the greengrocer to help you with your choice
Step 2. Draw the outline of the basket on the rind like in this photo
The lines are used to sculpt the basket handle with precision
Step 3. Use a long, thin knife to cut the top of the watermelon, leaving the middle part intact
Save the pieces of pulp.
After creating the handle of the basket, make it more curvy by carving semicircles on the edge
Step 4. Use a digger to make balls from the pulp of the watermelon
Store half of the balls in a bowl, after which you'll need them to fill the basket.
The other half of the watermelon can be stored in the refrigerator or eaten on the spot because you won't need it for the fruit salad
Step 5. Use an ice cream scoop to scrape the sides of the watermelon
Step 6. Cut the other fruit in half and use the special tool to make balls from the pulp
Combine the cantaloupe with the other varieties of melon and half a watermelon, then add the pineapple pieces and grapes. Mix it well.
Step 7. Serve it cold and enjoy your meal
Advice
- Are you expecting many guests? Mix the other half of the watermelon and the leftover fruit in a bowl to prepare another fruit salad to serve when the first is finished.
- You can make lots of shapes from a watermelon. Test your sculpting skills by creating something else!