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Keep it cool with watermelon and cucumber salad with feta

Ingredients

For the dressing

• 2 tablespoons honey

• 2 tablespoons lime juice

• 1-2 tablespoons quality extra virgin olive oil

• pinch of salt

For The Watermelon Salad

• 1/2 watermelon peeled, cut into cubes

• 1 English, Armenian or Hot House cucumber, cubed (about 2 cupfuls of cubed cucumbers)

• 15 fresh basil leaves, chopped

• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

  Instructions

1. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, olive oil and pinch of salt. Set aside for a moment.

2. Make the Salad: In a large bowl or serving platter with sides, combine the watermelon, cucumbers, and fresh herbs.

3. Finish and Serve: Top the watermelon salad with the dressing and gently toss to combine. Top with the feta cheese and serve!

Make the perfect compliment to any meal with Szechuan style green beans. Eat them hot or cold, over a plate of rice or in a stir fry cooked with your protein of choice.

Ingredients

• 1 pound green beans

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 cloves garlic minced

• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

• 1 tablespoon garlic chili paste

• ½ teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

1. Rinse and trim green beans. Pat dry.

2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add green beans and stir-fry 3-4 minutes.

3. Add garlic and ginger, cook 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Stir in remaining ingredients and cook 3 minutes or until beans are tender-crisp and sauce is slightly thickened

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