Watermelon Jack O Lantern Fruit Salad (Printable Version)
Carved watermelon bowl filled with fresh melon, berries, and tropical fruits for a spooky presentation.
# 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
# Step-by-Step:
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 Advice:
01 -
- It doubles as decoration and dessert, so you look fancy with zero extra effort
- The lime juice keeps everything bright and prevents the fruit from turning brown
02 -
- Chill the carved shell for at least an hour before filling, or your fruit will warm up way too fast
- Cut the face slightly smaller than you think you need, or the walls might collapse under all that fruit weight
03 -
- Cut the face from the top half so the bottom stays structurally sound
- Make it the morning of your event, not the night before, for the freshest taste