wonderful watermelon

Recipe by Robin Fannon › Photography by John Jernigan

Warm temperatures and watermelon go together like peas and carrots! Not only is it refreshing and delicious, it also gives a potent nutritional kick. Here is a shortlist for some of its important health benefits.

› Low in calorie

› Hydrating due to its high water content

› Fights inflammation

› High antioxidant content

› High lycopene levels, which gives it beautiful color

› Vitamin A (beta-carotene)

› Vitamin C for improved immune function

Watermelon Alad

A light and delicious salad with watermelon, feta cheese and fresh mint tossed with a simple dressing.

Approximately 6 cups seedless watermelon, chilled and cubed

1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil

2 tbsp Balsamic glaze (optional)

Juice from 2 limes

1 pinch Himalayan pink salt

1 tsp black pepper

1⁄2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped

1 1⁄2 cups crumbled feta cheese

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl, and toss gently with the dressing. › Serve chilled. › Serves approximately six people in 1-cup servings.

› Relieves pain and muscle soreness

› Natural diuretic, and helps flush kidneys

› Soothing to gastrointestinal and digestive tracks

Although is tastes delicious just as it comes, watermelon can also be incorporated into creative salad combinations. Much like cucumber, it can be a soothing counterpoint to spicy food. This watermelon, feta and mint salad is about as easy as it gets and looks absolutely gorgeous on your summer tablescape!