We tried this TikTok trend where watermelon takes flight so you don't have to

"Like a flight of wine or whiskey, watermelon flights are meant to offer variations on a theme. Artfully cut slabs of watermelon are garnished with ingredients sweet and savory to offer interesting contrasts and textures when paired with the ultimate summer fruit. They're perfect as an appetizer at a civilized barbecue or a snack at an afternoon cocktail party. Watermelon offers a good backdrop for a variety of surprising ingredients because of its light sweetness and somewhat coarse texture."

"While some of the suggestions for pairings on TikTok were dubious - watermelon and mustard is a hard no - other savory ingredients were a good match. Many TikTok users tout eating watermelon with a simple sprinkle of salt, which, they claim, brings out the watermelon's flavor. This combo left me cold, as did a dash of Tajin, the lime-chili spice mixture."

"After trying about 10 combos, though, my favorites were more complex combination of flavors and textures. No. 1 for me was watermelon with a fellow member of the Cucurbitaceae family: cucumber. Slices of cucumber topped with crumbles of feta, chopped mint and a squeeze of lime offered a nice counterplay of textures and flavors - the crunchiness of the cucumber, the light saltiness of the feta and the spark from mint and lime."

Watermelon flights arrange artfully cut watermelon slabs with sweet and savory garnishes to produce contrasting textures and flavors. They serve well as appetizers at barbecues or snacks at cocktail parties, highlighting watermelon’s light sweetness and somewhat coarse texture. Watermelon is 92% water, cooling, hydrating, sodium- and fat-free, and a 1-cup serving has 46 calories. Simple pairings include salt, Tajin, or cinnamon with honey, while more complex combinations elevate the fruit. Standout matches include cucumber with feta, mint and lime; mixed berries with feta and lime; and a bold mix of Tajin, jalapeño and lime.

Read at Boston Herald