Watermelon Jack O Lantern Fruit Salad (Printable)
Fresh melon salad served in a carved watermelon jack o lantern bowl
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Watermelon Bowl
01 - 1 large seedless watermelon
→ For the Fruit Salad
02 - 2 cups cantaloupe, balled or cubed
03 - 2 cups honeydew melon, balled or cubed
04 - 2 cups pineapple, cubed
05 - 1½ cups strawberries, hulled and halved
06 - 1 cup blueberries
07 - 1 cup seedless grapes, halved
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
09 - 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Cut a thin slice off the bottom of the watermelon to create a stable base.
02 - On the opposite side, mark and carve a Jack O Lantern face using a small paring knife or pumpkin carving tools. Remove the cut-out pieces.
03 - Slice off the top quarter of the watermelon and set aside.
04 - Scoop out the watermelon flesh with a melon baller or spoon, reserving as much as possible for the salad. Place the carved watermelon shell in the refrigerator to chill.
05 - Remove any seeds from the watermelon flesh and cut it into bite-sized pieces or balls.
06 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, pineapple, strawberries, blueberries, and grapes.
07 - Drizzle with lime juice and honey or agave syrup (if using), and gently toss to combine.
08 - Fill the chilled watermelon Jack O Lantern shell with the fruit salad and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The watermelon bowl keeps everything surprisingly cold and refreshing
- Kids and adults alike cannot resist grabbing fruit from a grinning face
- It looks impressive but takes almost no actual cooking skill
02 -
- Carve after removing the top or your shell will crack and leak everywhere
- The watermelon bowl only stays fresh for about 4 hours before it starts softening
- Ball the melons if you want it to look extra fancy but nobody will judge cubes
03 -
- Draw your Jack O Lantern face with a washable marker before cutting
- Use pumpkin carving tools if you have them for much cleaner edges