One way I combat the heat and enjoy these sizzling summer days is to find dishes that help me stay cool and hydrated. This refreshing Watermelon and Cucumber Salad is at the top of that list.

Even better, with a water content of about 92 percent, making watermelon a summer staple in your diet is an excellent way to ensure that you stay cool, refreshed and, most important, hydrated.

then refrigerate until cool, about 2 hours. Meanwhile, arrange 2 cups watermelon cubes in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze until solid, about 1 hour. Puree the remaining ...

Chef Terrance Brennan shares his watermelon, arugula, feta and tapenade salad recipe, which is ripe with fresh flavors. Aug. 26, 2009, 11:07 AM EDT / Source : TODAY recipes ...

Between pool parties and afternoons in Piedmont Park, everybody is looking for a way to cool off. After a long ... Everyone knows watermelon makes the perfect summertime snack, no matter how ...

This is my version of what’s becoming a classic watermelon salad. The cool, crunchy melon and mint offset the creamy, salty feta and kalamata olives, and the lime brightens up the whole crazy ...

In such a situation, one of the best options to cool and refresh the body is watermelon juice. It is not only tasty, but also very beneficial for health. It is rich in water, vitamins, minerals ...

Juicy heirloom tomato wedges and bright chunks of cool watermelon come together perfectly, punctuated with the spice of arugula, fresh basil and mint. In a medium bowl, whisk together the shallot ...

and are the best cool beverages for our hot, hot summer. Crushed fruit with cold water, aguas frescas highlight what’s in season — cantaloupe, watermelon, honeydew, cucumbers, plums ...

Watermelon cools and refreshes like no other fruit in the summer. But it often gets little attention from cooks beyond fruit salad. Watermelon can be teamed up successfully with a variety of ...

Today she is sharing her knowledge and her recipe for a Watermelon Carpaccio Salad. Thinly slice and arrange the watermelon on a platter. Whisk 2 tablespoons of white wine vinegar and olive oil ...

Refreshing and herbal, this drink can stand on its own, or you could spike it with something alcoholic. The amount of diced watermelon, when blended and strained, should yield 8 cups of juice.