🍉 Watermelon Slices
Watermelon slices are simply wedges of ripe, chilled watermelon with deep red, juicy flesh. The fruit is crisp, sweet and very refreshing, with a high water content. It is eaten on its own as a summer snack or light dessert.
Diets
Allergens
None of the 14 major allergens in a typical recipe.
What it is made of
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 small watermelon (about 3 kg)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
- 1 lime (optional)
Method
- Chill the watermelon for a few hours.
- Wash the rind and cut the melon in half.
- Cut each half into wedges or triangles.
- Garnish with mint or a squeeze of lime if you like and serve cold.
How to make it lighter
- A large wedge is very filling for its calories — a good swap for sweets.
- Pair it with a protein snack to stay full longer.
- Freeze cubes as an icy summer treat.
History
Watermelon is thought to have been domesticated in Africa thousands of years ago and was grown in ancient Egypt. Today it is one of the world's most widely eaten summer fruits.
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Values are estimates per 100 g for a typical recipe; home and restaurant versions vary. Diets and allergens are worked out from the ingredients of a typical recipe — always check with whoever cooked the dish. Not medical advice. Nutrition data: Me Nutrition dish database v13. How we count →