How do you make a platter look good?

Table of Contents:

1. How do you make a platter look good?
2. How do you cut a watermelon for a fruit platter?
3. How do you cut a watermelon for a crowd?
4. How do you keep cut watermelon fresh?
5. How many servings are in a large watermelon?
6. How do you cut a mini watermelon into slices?
7. What is a watermelon wedge?
8. Is watermelon bad for dogs?
9. How do you serve watermelon at a party?
10. What is the best way to serve watermelon?
11. How do you cut a pretty watermelon?
12. How do you cut a watermelon life hack?
13. How do you keep watermelon from getting soggy?
14. Is it better to cut watermelon cold or warm?

How do you make a platter look good?

Ali's top tips for arranging your grazing platter

1. Different cheeses can be arranged in a wedge, or in a circular block.
2. Cold cuts can be rolled, fruits cut into different shapes.
3. Veggies angularly sliced to add visual appeal.
4. Pile your ingredients up instead of spacing them out.
5. Don't leave any gaps.

How do you cut a watermelon for a fruit platter?

How to cut watermelon into sticks

1. Carefully cut the watermelon in half. ...
2. Place one of the halves flat-side down on the cutting board. ...
3. Discard the two end pieces as they will be mostly rind.
4. Carefully, rotate the watermelon 90 degrees and, again, cut slices about 1-inch thick.
5. This will create a criss-cross pattern.

How do you cut a watermelon for a crowd?

Slice the watermelon into 1-2" pieces. Slice the watermelon in the opposite direction to form your watermelon 'spears'. Transfer the spears into a tub or container and repeat the previous steps with the remaining watermelon half. Enjoy right away or cover and store in the fridge until ready to eat!31-May-2018

How do you keep cut watermelon fresh?

Cut watermelon should be wrapped in plastic, refrigerated and used within three to five days. You can also freeze cut watermelon, but the texture will be soft when thawed (which is fine for cold soups and smoothies).

How many servings are in a large watermelon?

An average 20-pound watermelon will give you about 66 3/4-inch thick wedges, which feeds about 33 people if they each have two wedges each. One pound of watermelon is roughly equal to three wedges, or a serving and a half. For every two pounds of watermelon, you can feed three people.

How do you cut a mini watermelon into slices?

With a sharp knife, slice the watermelon across its width starting from one end. Cut each slice into one-quarter to one-half inch slices until you have reached the other end. Finally, repeat with the remaining quarter and other half of the watermelon.

What is a watermelon wedge?

Watermelon wedges or triangles is the classic way to slice a watermelon. ... Use a long, sharp, sturdy knife to cut the watermelon in half lengthwise. Then, slice each piece in half again so that you have four equal sections.

Is watermelon bad for dogs?

Can your dog eat watermelon? Yep, it's a healthy treat choice! Yes, watermelon is one of the best fruit choices as a treat for your dog. It's high moisture and fiber content, along with densely packed nutrients, place it in the superfood category.

How do you serve watermelon at a party?

Best way to serve watermelon at a party Instead of serving the fruit in wedges, cut the watermelon in half and then cut crosswise into a grid. It's a fun presentation and is perfectly easy to snack on. Plus, there's no need to dirty another bowl because you can serve it right on the board.

What is the best way to serve watermelon?

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1. Cut the watermelon in half and then in half once again.
2. Cut close to the rind so that you separate it from the skin – but keep it in there like a bowl.
3. Cut slices and push each slice out a little in the opposite direction so that you get the nice jagged look.
4. Serve and enjoy!

How do you cut a pretty watermelon?

Use a heavy, sharp knife to cut off each end of the watermelon, cutting off enough peel to expose the watermelon's pretty flesh underneath. Cutting these flat ends make subsequent cuts much safer and easier. It is safer because it creates flat sides, so the watermelon will stay still as you cut it.

How do you cut a watermelon life hack?

Cut the watermelon in half. Cut lateral lines, but don't cut them all the way through. Then cut a circle around the rind and cut a grid in the flesh. Then turn the watermelon over and dump out the cubes.

How do you keep watermelon from getting soggy?

The best way to store any piece of cut melon, regardless of the size, is wrapping the cut end with plastic wrap and storing it in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Is it better to cut watermelon cold or warm?

The Easiest Way to Cut Watermelon: Step-by-Step Any sized watermelon will do here; however, like most things in life, bigger is always better. Stick it in the fridge and let it chill. Once cut, a cold watermelon retains its shape more so than a room temperature watermelon.