Summer is here. The watermelon has arrived.  It has wonderful health benefits including lycopene, beta carotene and it is the rising star among the phytonutrients such as citrulline whose benefits include relaxing blood vessels much like Viagra.

There are more than 1,200 varieties of watermelon ranging in size from less than a pound, to more than two hundred pounds with flesh that is red, orange, yellow or white.   The fruit is related to the cantaloupe, squash and pumpkin!

Watermelon is an excellent source of vitamin C.  It is also a very good source of vitamin A and vitamin B6.  Go for the Bomb and try this recipe.  It is a winner.  Thank you, Karen.

Watermelon Feta Salad (Recipe from the Food Network)

Ingredients

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

1 lime, zest and juice

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (recommend 1/8)

1 red onion, thinly sliced (recommend 1/2)

4 cups seeded watermelon chunks

1 cup crumbled feta cheese

1/4 cup mint chiffonade (recommend 1/8)

Add the white wine vinegar, lime zest and juice to a small bowl. Whisk in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Add the thinly sliced red onion and let marinate for 5 to 10 minutes as you prepare the rest of the salad.

Add the watermelon, feta and mint to a large bowl. Toss with the vinaigrette and serve immediately after dressing.