Who says you have to eat watermelon off the rind? This sassy summer salad is great for lunch on the go, barbecues, post workout snack, and kids enjoy it too.

It’s easy to make and tastes great. Watermelon is a powerful food, rich in Vitamin A, B Vitamins, vitamin C, lycopene, magnesium, and potassium.

Not only is it s thirst quencher, but helpful in reducing inflammation caused by asthma, diabetes, colon cancer, arthritis, and swelling caused by pregnancy and a recent study shows that watermelon juice prevents erectile dysfunction.

Sassy Watermelon Mint Salad (prep time 15 minutes)
1 5lb watermelon
1 red onion or vidalia onion
1/2 cup fresh chopped mint
1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley
1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro
4 tbs fresh lime juice
salt and pepper
(1/2 cup feta cheese, optional)

Cut the watermelon into inch size chunks, slice the onion into thin ring like strips and soak in a bowl of cold water for at least an hour. Discard the water and remove onions. In a large bowl add the watermelon, mint, cilantro, parsley, lime juice, and onions, gently mix then add salt and pepper to taste. If you are adding cheese, sprinkle feta on top. This is an amazing seasonal salad that is hydrating, and cooling on warm summer days and helps to reduce swelling caused by heat and poor circulation.

Crazy Sexy Corn Salad  (Prep time 15 min)
6 corn cobs or 2 bags or frozen corn
4 tbsp butter (optional)
2 tbsp olive oil
1-2 stems lemongrass, bruised and cut in half
3 small bird’s eye chilies, seeded and finely chopped
2 tbsp lime zest
juice of 1 lime
2 tsp finely chopped cilantro leaves
1/2 bell pepper diced

Heat the butter and oil in a large saucepan over low heat. Add lemongrass and braise gently for 5 minutes, then remove from the pan. Add the chili and cook for two minutes, stir in lime juice, zest a few table spoons of water and the corn. Cover and cook shaking the pan frequently, for 5-8 minutes until corn is nice and tender. Season with a bit of sea salt and serve hot or room temp.