In the summer months when, at least here in LA, it’s unbearably hot, and the last thing you want to do is turn on the stove, this salad is the everything. It’s cooling. It’s hydrating. It’s fresh. And did I mention it’s cold? Anyway this is one of my favorite no-cook recipes for those days when you don’t really want to cook, but still gotta eat.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar

• 2 cloves of garlic, minced

• 1 small seedless watermelon, cut into ½-inch cubes

• ½ cup basil leaves, torn or julienned

• 2 Persian cucumbers, chopped

• 3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

• 3 green onions, thinly sliced

LET’S COOK:

1. In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, salt, apple cider vinegar, and garlic.

2. In a large bowl toss the dressing with the watermelon and basil.

3. Select a serving vessel and pour in the watermelon, followed by the cucumbers, feta, and green onion. Serve COLD.

[SERVES 4]

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