Summer Watermelon Slice Platter (Printable Version)

A colorful platter using grapes, cheese, and watermelon, ideal for warm-weather entertaining.

# What You Need:

→ 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 (cubed or balled)
04 - 1 cup seedless strawberries (halved)
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

# How To Make It:

01 - Select a large round serving platter and visualize a semi-circle or watermelon slice shape on its surface.
02 - Arrange the green grapes or olives along the outer edge of the semi-circle to create the watermelon rind.
03 - Place sliced or crumbled mozzarella or feta cheese in a neat band just inside the green ring, representing the white rind section.
04 - Fill the interior with watermelon cubes or balls and halved strawberries to mimic the watermelon flesh.
05 - Optionally, sprinkle fresh mint leaves over the fruit for added fragrance and color.
06 - Serve immediately, preferably chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a conversation starter that feels like a magic trick—everyone expects watermelon, then realizes it's something even better and totally doable.
  • Zero cooking required means you stay cool in the kitchen while impressing everyone, which is honestly the dream during summer.
  • It's naturally vegetarian, gluten-free, and can be customized for almost any dietary need, so nobody feels left out.
02 -
  • Prep this no more than 2 hours before serving, or the grapes and cheese can get sweaty and lose their definition. The fruit releases moisture that can make everything look tired.
  • A cold platter makes all the difference—take 5 minutes to chill the serving dish itself before arranging. It keeps everything fresher longer and looks more intentional.
03 -
  • If your cheese is cold from the fridge, it'll handle arrangement better—give yourself that advantage by not waiting until the last second to pull it out.
  • Chill your platter itself in the freezer for 15 minutes before assembling; this keeps the whole presentation crisp and extends how long it stays fresh at room temperature.
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