A perfect day for that perfect summer fruit!

Watermelon Salad With Feta and cucumber

INGREDIENTS – makes 4 servings

• 3 cups watermelon cubed or balled
• 1 1/2 cups sliced cucumber seeds removed
• 2 tablespoons mint thinly sliced or small mint leaves
• 1/3 cup feta cheese crumbled
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

• Place the watermelon, cucumber and mint in a large bowl.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice and salt and pepper.
• Drizzle the dressing over the melon mixture and toss to coat. Sprinkle with feta and serve.

Frozen Watermelon Lemonade

Makes 6-8 servings

Ingredients

• 3 cups watermelon cubes, seeds removed
• 1/2 cup raspberries
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• Juice of 2 lemons (about 1/2 cup)
• 1 1/2 cups strawberry-flavored, calorie-free carbonated water, chilled

Method

1. Place watermelon cubes and raspberries in a blender; process until smooth. Pour through a sieve; discard pulp.
2. Combine the sugar and water in the small saucepan. Heat, stirring constantly, just until the sugar dissolves. Set aside, allow to cool slightly.
3. Stir the sugar-water and lemon juice onto the watermelon raspberry juice mixture. Pour the juice mixture into a covered freezer container. Freeze until firm.
4. Using an ice cream scoop, spoon the mixture into tall glasses. Pour 3 to 4 tablespoons of the strawberry-flavored water over the frozen juice in each glass. Serve immediately.