A colorful platter featuring carved watermelon shark, fresh fruits, and crunchy snacks ideal for warm-weather gatherings.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Main Display
01 - 1 large watermelon (for carving and fruit balls)
→ Fruits
02 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved
03 - 1 cup blueberries
04 - 1 cup green grapes, halved
05 - 1 cup pineapple chunks
06 - 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
07 - 1 orange, segmented
→ Crunchy Snacks
08 - 1 cup pretzel sticks
09 - 1 cup cheese cubes (optional; use dairy-free alternative if needed)
→ Decorative & Garnish
10 - 2 black grapes or blueberries (for shark eyes)
11 - 2 slices mini marshmallow or banana (for shark eyes whites)
12 - Fresh mint leaves
# How-To Steps:
01 - Slice a thin piece off the watermelon base with a sharp knife to create a stable flat surface.
02 - Cut a wedge from one end to form the shark’s open mouth; scoop out most flesh using a melon baller, reserving balls for display.
03 - Carve triangular teeth along the mouth’s edge carefully with a paring knife.
04 - Use toothpicks to stack a mini marshmallow or banana slice with a black grape or blueberry for each eye above the mouth.
05 - Place reserved watermelon balls spilling from the mouth onto a large serving platter.
06 - Arrange strawberries, blueberries, grapes, pineapple, kiwi, and orange segments around the watermelon in colorful waves.
07 - Fill in remaining spaces with pretzel sticks, cheese cubes, and fresh mint leaves to complete the presentation.
08 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving.
