Watermelon tends to make a comeback as soon as summer arrives, and we’ve been introduced to many fun ways to eat it over the years. Watermelon sandwiches are the latest viral dish that puts this fruit front and center, and they’re having a moment on TikTok this summer.
Watermelon sandwiches are the ultimate summer snack, and like most trendy foods on TikTok – they’re incredibly easy to make. The main idea behind this dish is to use watermelon slices instead of bread when making a sandwich, but the right combo of ingredients can make your snack extra delicious.
The origins of this craze are hard to trace, but food influencer Linda who goes by @linder_surprise on TikTok helped it go viral. Her initial recipes included a combo of pickles, ketchup, cheese, fresh basil leaves, and balsamic vinegar drizzled on it, in addition to watermelon slices cut into perfect squares.
@linder_surprise ?? watermelon sandwich ?? would you try thus?? #fyp #watermelonsandwich #watermelon #sandwich #asmr #pickle ♬ original sound – Linda
Watermelon sandwiches became such a huge hit on social media that several celebrities decided to give them a shot. Songwriter and music producer Benny Blanco hopped on the bandwagon and convinced Selena Gomez to join him. She wasn’t sure she’d like it at first but decided to taste the sandwich because she likes pickles and watermelon and eventually gave it her seal of approval.
@itsbennyblanco watermelon pickle sandwich
♬ Little Things – Adrian Berenguer
