How to Make a Watermelon Basket Fruit Salad

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Last Updated: June 1, 2021 Approved

Watermelon season is from about August to October in the Northern Hemisphere, but this sweet fruit can now be enjoyed year round thanks to modern shipping conveniences. This fruit salad basket can be used for many events, such as school meetings, church socials, and spring holiday parties. It is festive, adorable, and delicious.

Ingredients

One large, perfectly ripe watermelon
Half of a small cantaloupe
Half of a small honeydew melon
Two cups of red grapes
Half a can of pineapple chunks (optional)

Steps

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This is important because although you are using the shell for a "basket," the inside of the fruit will still be eaten. If the fruit inside of the watermelon is over-ripe, it may be difficult to work with. But, if the fruit is under-ripe, your salad will be bland and flavorless.
- If you have any doubts regarding the freshness of a fruit, ask the produce manager at your local supermarket about how to select for ripeness.
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- These lines will help guide you as you cut a handle into the watermelon.
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With a long, thin knife, cut out the top of the watermelon, leaving the center as a handle. Reserve the cut-off watermelon chunks.
- After cutting out the handle, make the handle appear wavy by slowly cutting out semicircles from the skin.
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Put about half of the melon balls into one bowl. You will be filling the basket with them later.
- The other half of the melon can be stored or eaten right away—it won't be needed for the fruit salad.
Mix the cantaloupe and honeydew with the leftover half of the watermelon, adding the pineapple and grapes. Blend well.
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Serve cold and enjoy!

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Can I make this a day in advance?

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Yes, but be careful not to rush it. It can be surprisingly easy to break the melon basket if you scrape the sides too hard.

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What is the objective of this watermelon basket fruit salad?

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To make a delicious fruit basket out of fruit! An objective is to make people eat healthier, because aesthetics play a big part in what people do and don't eat.

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Can I fill the basket and wrap and refrigerate it?

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You could, but you should probably wrap the whole basket if the basket has small holes like most baskets do, or you could use a separate container.

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Expecting a large crowd? Instead of eating the other half of the mixed fruits, serve them in a nice bowl after the first batch runs out.

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There are lots of things that can be done with watermelons. If you're brave, try your hand at actual watermelon carving!

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