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\"dysfunctional<\/a>It’s time to join your favorite Dysfunctional Chef as she cracks open\u00a0 the summer salad recipe book, isn’t it?\u00a0 A simple, refreshing, healthy meal in less than 15 minutes sounds ideal to me.\u00a0 Ready, set, don’t cook!<\/p>\n

Crisp, Cool and Quick:\u00a0 Watermelon and Cucumber Salad.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ingredients:<\/em><\/p>\n

6 cups watermelon, cut into cubes
\n<\/span>1 cup watercress, chopped
\n1\/2 cup Vidalia onion, sliced thin
\n1 medium English cucumber, sliced thin*
\n2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
\n2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
\n2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
\n2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
\n1\/4 teaspoon kosher salt
\n4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled<\/p>\n

*English Cucumber<\/b> is a variety of cucumber that is generally sweeter than your regular cuke.\u00a0 It is longer, thinner, and its seeds are tiny.<\/p>\n

Instructions:<\/em><\/p>\n

Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl.
\nWhisk together lime juice, olive oil and salt.\u00a0 Dress the salad.
\nSprinkle with feta cheese.<\/p>\n

Serve!<\/p>\n

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