Watermelon and Cucumber Salad

This refreshing summer salad is the perfect appetizer or side dish on a hot summer day!

Ingredients:
6 cups of cubed watermelon
3 green onions, sliced
1 English cucumber, cubed
4 oz Crumbled feta
Fresh basil
2 Tbs. Olive oil
1 Tbs. Lime juice
Salt and pepper

Preparation:
In bowl whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, and salt and pepper to make dressing. In a large bowl combine the watermelon, green onions, cucumber, feta, and fresh herbs. Add the dressing to the bowl and refrigerate for 1-2 hours. Enjoy!

Watermelon

For many of us summer is watermelon season! The beautiful green fruits with a juicy interior, are the perfect treat on a hot summer day. Watermelons are 92% water and take about 90 days to grow. Around the world there are over 300 different varieties of watermelon that are cultivated which include seedless, mini, and yellow watermelons. From a health perspective, watermelons are great as they contain lycopene which is an antioxidant and are hydrating as they have such a high water content. In the kitchen, watermelons are super versatile as you can use the entire fruit in both sweet and savory dishes. A refreshing watermelon salad with basil and feta is the perfect appetizer while the rind can be pickled for a delicious condiment or side dish. What is your favorite way to eat watermelon in the summer? Let us know in the comments!

Melon Carpaccio

This spicy melon carpaccio is a delicious twist on tradition and perfect for summer!

Ingredients:
1 serving seeds (2/3 pumpkin seeds, 1/3 sunflower seeds)
1 serving melon
1 serving vegetables (e.g. kohlrabi and arugula)
Salt and pepper
Fresh ginger
1/2 chili pepper
Vinegar

Preparation:
Roast the seed mixture in a dry pan and allow to cool. Peel the kohlrabi, slice thinly and season with salt. Remove the skin and seeds from the melon, cut into thin slices. Wash the arugula, pat dry, and spread out on a plate. Place the melon and kohlrabi alternately on top in a fan shape. Wash the chili, cut into thin rings and add to the plate. Make a dressing with the ginger, vinegar, a little bit of water and salt and pepper. Allow to sit for 10 minutes, then mix with the seeds, and pour over the plate. Enjoy!

Tips: For those who don’t like it that hot you can omit the chili.

Yogurt with Watermelon

Watermelon is coming into season and this recipe below is perfect for summer!

Ingredients (1 serving):
1 serving of natural yogurt
1 serving of watermelon
1 pinch of cinnamon

Preparation:
Put the yogurt into a pot and warm it up. Place it in a small bowl and season with cinnamon. Remove the watermelon skin and cut the flesh into bite-sized pieces. Mix the yogurt with the watermelon and enjoy!