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Cubed dragon fruit in the skin.

How to Cut Dragon Fruit (Perfectly)

Justine Drosdovech
Learn how to cut dragon fruit in this guide! Mastering the art of cutting this funky-looking fruit will allow you to showcase it in fruit salads, smoothie bowls, overnight oats, or as an eye-catching cocktail garnish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course How-to
Cuisine Gluten-Free, Vegan
Servings 1 serving
Calories 60 kcal

Equipment

  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Spoon
  • Melon baller

Ingredients
 

US Customary - Metric
  • 1 dragon fruit

Instructions
 

  • After rinsing the dragon fruit, place it on a cutting board and slice it in half lengthwise. Then, take a spoon and gently scoop the flesh out from the skin, similar to how you would with an avocado or kiwi.
  • Alternatively, slice the dragon fruit in half lengthwise and into quarters. Use your fingers to gently peel the skin away from the flesh. It should come off quite easily.

Slices

  • Place one of the peeled dragon fruit halves on your cutting board with the cut side facing down to provide more stability.
  • Stabilizing the fruit gently with your non-dominant hand, make vertical cuts along the width of the dragon fruit. The thickness of the slices depends on your needs and preferences, but we usually go for about ½-inch to ¾-inch.

Cubes

  • After you've sliced your dragon fruit, lay each slice flat and cut it in half lengthwise to make two strips. Rotate the strips and make crosswise cuts to form approximately 1-inch cubes.

Spheres

  • Hold one half of your unpeeled dragon fruit firmly. Press a melon baller into the flesh, then twist and scoop to create a small, round sphere. Repeat this process until you've used up all of the dragon fruit flesh.

Notes

  • Sharp knife: Always use a sharp knife to ensure clean cuts.
  • Use the right spoon: Use a sharp-edged spoon to easily scoop out the flesh.
  • Rinse the fruit: Always rinse a dragon fruit before cutting it. This will prevent dirt and bacteria from contaminating the flesh.
  • Cutting board: Cut on a sturdy cutting board or surface to prevent the fruit from slipping. If needed, place a damp paper towel underneath the cutting board.
  • Temperature: Chill your dragon fruit before cutting and serving it for the best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1dragon fruit | Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Fat: 1.5g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Iron: 1.4mg
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