Make the most of melon season by having a little fun with fruit! Try these watermelon carving ideas for your next summer party.
Watermelon Carving Ideas
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Watermelon Shark
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
32 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Take a bite out of summer boredom with this kid-friendly food project. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup (calculated without candies): 129 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fruit, 1/2 starch.
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Watermelon Basket
Total Time
30 min
Servings
32 servings (about 1-1/3 cups dip)
From the Recipe Creator:
To make a watermelon basket, start by cutting the watermelon into shape. Then fill it with melon balls to serve with a creamy dip. —Christine Johnson, Ricetown, Kentucky
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup with 2 teaspoons dip: 127 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 41mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Watermelon Race Car
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
14 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I made this cute melon bowl treat for my son's 3rd birthday. Our theme was the movie, Cars.
—Camile Hixon
Galena, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 177 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 31mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.
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Watermelon Baby Carriage
Total Time
30 min
Servings
24 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This fruit-filled carriage was made for my daughter's baby shower and was a huge hit. Fill it with any fruit you fancy and serve purchased poppy seed dressing alongside if you desire.
—Angie Schaff, St. Anthony, North Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 91 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 6mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.
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Artie The Airplane
Total Time
30 min
Servings
1 watermelon airplane
From the Recipe Creator:
Need a centerpiece at your next summer get-together? Try this wonderful watermelon! It is so easy and will amaze your guests. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Watermelon Boat
Total Time
30 min
Servings
32-36 servings (about 2 cups dressing)
From the Recipe Creator:
"Wow!" is what folks will say when they dig into this lovely fruit salad piled high in an eye-catching watermelon boat. —Ruth Seitz, Columbus Junction, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 303 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 36mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (52g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein.
