WATERMELON AND HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD

SERVES 6

You will be surprised how good something so simple can taste. Watermelons and tomatoes are a match made in heaven! Both are abundant sources of lycopene, which has been found to be protective against cancer of the prostate, breast, lung, and colon.

Ingredients

2 organic watermelons, peeled and cut into chunks

8 heirloom tomatoes (various colors and sizes), cut up

24 mint or basil leaves

2 tablespoons red onion, sliced paper-thin

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar

Feta cheese (optional)

Coarse sea salt, to taste

Pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Arrange the pieces of watermelon and tomato on a serving platter. Sprinkle with mint/basil leaves and red onion. Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar. Finish with salt and pepper.