Step 1

Rinse watermelon, pat dry and place on a large cutting board. See note #4 below.

Step 2

Using a sharp chefs knife carefully cut off both ends of the watermelon.

Step 3

Turn the watermelon onto one of the ends. Carefully cut the rind off in large strips starting at the top of the melon and working down towards the cutting board.

Step 4

Once the rind is off, cut the watermelon into approximately 1 inch thick steaks.

Step 5

Working on one watermelon steak at a time, lay the steak flat on the cutting board and cut it into 1 inch strips.

Step 6

Turn the cutting board and cut the watermelon in the opposite direction creating approximately 1 inch cubes.

Step 7

Transfer the cut pieces to a large mixing bowl. See note #5 below.

Step 8

Rinse the dragon fruit and place it on its side on the cutting board.

Step 9

Using a chefs knife carefully cut off both ends. The end that had the stem may need a second this slice removed from that end. See video for more details.

Step 10

Cut the dragon fruit lengthwise.

Step 11

Using your fingers peel the skin from the fruit and lay each half flat side down on the cutting board.

Step 12

Using the chefs knife carefully trim any excess pink and discard.

Step 13

Cut the halved dragon fruit in half again. Lay the 2 halves flat on the cutting board. Using the cookie cutter make shapes in the dragon fruit. See note #6 below. Set the stars aside on a plate. Add the stars to the salad after dressing and just before serving.

Step 14

Cut the scraps of dragon fruit into small pieces and transfer to the watermelon bowl.

Step 15

Wash, core and cut strawberries. Add to watermelon bowl.

Step 16

Rinse remaining berries and add to the watermelon bowl along with mint and lime zest.

Step 17

In a separate bowl whisk together lime juice and honey. Pour over berries and gently mix. Top with dragon fruit stars. See note #7 below.