WATERMELON BASKET

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For a dessert you can serve in "fruitful" bowls, fill hollowed-out watermelon halves with slices of papaya, honeydew, and cantaloupe, as well as balls of the watermelon -- all sprinkled with lime zest. Choose from a trio of toppings: Berry sauce with lime and ginger adds flavorful color, coconut brittle lends richness, and pink Hawaiian sea salt supplies savory contrast.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium oblong seedless watermelon, (10 to 12 pounds)
5 to 6 pounds mixed cantaloupe and honeydew melons, seeds and rinds removed, cut into 1/2-to 1-inch-thick wedges (32 to 36 slices)
3 pounds red papaya, seeds and skin removed, cut into 1-inch-thick wedges (8 to 10 slices)
Lime zest, for sprinkling
Pink Hawaiian sea salt
Raspberry-Lime Ginger Sauce
Toasted Coconut Brittle

Steps:

  • Trim ends off watermelon, then cut watermelon in half at an angle. Remove flesh from each half with a melon baller; set aside. Scrape out any excess flesh with a spoon for a clean, smooth interior.
  • Stand watermelon baskets upright on trimmed ends. Fill bottom third of each basket with about 40 watermelon balls. Place assorted melon and papaya slices on top of watermelon balls against the back of the basket, evenly dividing fruit between baskets. Fill in front with remaining watermelon balls. Sprinkle with lime zest. Serve with sea salt, sauce, and brittle as accompaniments.

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This is a great recipe for a healthy and refreshing snack. The watermelon basket is a fun and easy way to get your kids to eat more fruit.


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I've made this watermelon basket several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The fruit salad is always fresh and delicious, and the watermelon basket is a fun and unique way to serve it.


Ogechi Okechukwu
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This is a great recipe for a summer party. The watermelon basket is a beautiful and unique way to serve fruit salad. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Samantha Pritula
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I made this watermelon basket for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the presentation and the fruit salad was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


wynette Hawkins
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover watermelon. The fruit salad is delicious and the watermelon basket is a fun and creative way to serve it.


Bruce Lawrence
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I made this watermelon basket for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the presentation and the fruit salad was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Saul smith
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and refreshing snack. The watermelon basket is a fun and easy way to get your kids to eat more fruit.


Denjar Reza
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I've made this watermelon basket several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The fruit salad is always fresh and delicious, and the watermelon basket is a fun and unique way to serve it.


Abdur samad
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This recipe was a hit at my last party! The watermelon basket was a beautiful centerpiece and the fruit salad was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Khumbo Kabera
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I made this watermelon basket for my family and they loved it! The fruit salad was delicious and the presentation was beautiful. I will definitely be making this again.


chris redfeild
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This is a great recipe for a summer party. The watermelon basket is a beautiful and unique way to serve fruit salad. I would definitely make this again.


Zaib 88
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I was pleasantly surprised! The watermelon basket was easy to make and the fruit salad was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Saim Chuhan
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and refreshing snack. The watermelon basket is a fun and unique way to serve fruit salad. I will definitely be making this again!


Anthony stockwell
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I made this watermelon basket for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the presentation and the fruit salad was delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Darryl Monroe
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This was a delightful and refreshing summer treat! The watermelon basket was a beautiful centerpiece, and the fruit salad was a delicious and healthy snack. I would definitely make this again.