In addition to making a great, naturally sweet snack, watermelon can be used in savory dishes — but cutting it down to size takes some know-how. Follow these steps for the best way to cut watermelon.

How to Cut It: Watermelon

Watermelon, Cucumber, and Feta Salad

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 mini watermelon (or ½ regular watermelon), rind removed, cubed (about 4 cups)2 English cucumbers, peel intact, chopped¼ cup crumbled feta cheese2 limes, juiced2 tbsp grapeseed oil or light-flavored olive oilKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste2 tbsp chopped fresh mint

Directions

Nutrition per serving: 150 calories, 9g total fat (2g saturated fat), 3g protein, 21g carbs, 2g fiber, 16g sugar (0g added sugar), 210 milligrams (mg) sodium