There's nothing like the simple pleasure of a juicy slice of watermelon or pineapple on a hot summer's day. What's not so nice? Struggling to cut it. We asked Pamela Salzman, chef and author of "Kitchen Matters", to show us how to carve up some of our favorite summer fruits in a way that'll leave our limbs and digits intact and the finished product Instagram-worthy. Here's how to do it.

Watermelon

Here's how to cut one of summer's favorite fruits without stabbing yourself

Pineapple

Pineapples can be prickly, right? Here's how to cut it without butchering it.

Mango

We found a better way to cut an Instagram-worthy mango (hint: the secret is the hedgehog).

Bonus round: Avocado

Yes, an avocado is a fruit. Here's how to deal with that tricky pit.

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