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A good watermelon is already bursting with sweetness, but sometimes you get a flavorless or overly tart melon that needs a little help. One surprising way to bring out the melon’s natural sweetness is to sprinkle it with salt. Cut the melon out of the rind, dice it into cubes, and sprinkle about a quarter of a teaspoon of salt over the cubes. If you’re not a fan of the sweet and salty combination, try coating your watermelon pieces with a small amount of brown or white sugar instead. Alternatively, mix up a little sugar water and soak some watermelon cubes in it for 3 hours in the fridge. For more tips, like how to perk up your watermelon with a tart balsamic glaze, read on!