Summer Watermelon Slice (Print Version)

Vibrant platter layering grapes, creamy cheese, and sweet watermelon for refreshing summer enjoyment.

# Components:

→ Outer Ring

01 - 1 cup green grapes or pitted green olives

→ Middle Layer

02 - 5.3 oz fresh mozzarella cheese (sliced) or feta cheese (crumbled)

→ Interior

03 - 2 cups seedless watermelon, cut into cubes or balls
04 - 1 cup seedless strawberries, halved
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, optional for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Select a large round serving platter and outline a semi-circle or slice shape for arrangement.
02 - Arrange the green grapes or pitted green olives along the outer edge of the semi-circle to form the 'rind'.
03 - Place the sliced mozzarella or crumbled feta cheese just inside the green ring, creating a white band.
04 - Fill the remaining interior with watermelon cubes or balls and halved strawberries to represent the flesh.
05 - Optionally, sprinkle fresh mint leaves over the fruit for added aroma and visual appeal.
06 - Serve immediately, preferably chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a total showstopper that looks like actual art on your table, and people can't believe it's actually food
  • Zero cooking required—just beautiful, fresh ingredients arranged with intention, so you can spend time with your guests instead of being stuck in the kitchen
  • The combination of creamy cheese, juicy fruit, and briny grapes creates this perfect harmony of flavors that somehow tastes elegant without trying too hard
02 -
  • Timing matters more than you'd think—prep your fruit as close to serving as possible, because watermelon loses its crispness and strawberries start weeping juice the moment they're cut. I learned this the hard way by prepping too early for a brunch that started two hours later.
  • Keep everything chilled right up until serving. A room-temperature fruit platter loses its whole appeal. Even ten minutes on a hot day can make your beautiful creation look tired and your cheese start to glisten in unflattering ways.
03 -
  • Invest in a melon baller if you eat watermelon regularly—those perfect spheres aren't just prettier, they're easier to eat and they roll around your mouth in the most satisfying way
  • The secret to keeping your white cheese layer looking pristine is to assemble everything in a cool kitchen and touch it as little as possible once it's arranged. Your fingers leave marks, so use small tongs or the end of a knife to adjust things if you need to
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