Watermelon Arugula Salad

Name: Watermelon Arugula Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups arugula; 3 cups watermelon (cubed); 1 small red onion (thinly sliced); 1 cup feta cheese (crumbled); Salt and pepper to taste; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup white vinegar; 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (such as basil, mint, or parsley), finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves (minced)

This Watermelon Arugula Salad is the perfect light, fresh and fruity salad for the warmer months. Juicy watermelon is mixed with peppery arugula, fresh herbs and creamy feta cheese. The salad is dressed with a light herby vinaigrette. Your guests will love this salad alongside grilled meats and seafood.

Prep15 min
Total15 min
Makes4 servings
Calories395

Ingredients

4 servings

4 cups arugula
3 cups watermelon (cubed)
1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
1 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
Salt and pepper to taste

For the dressing:

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh herbs (such as basil, mint, or parsley), finely chopped
2 garlic cloves (minced)

Method

1
In a large salad bowl, combine the arugula, watermelon cubes, red onion slices, and crumbled feta cheese. Toss gently to mix.
2
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white vinegar, minced garlic, fresh herbs, salt, and pepper until well combined.
3
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat the ingredients evenly.
4
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
5
Serve the watermelon feta cheese salad immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Can I make the salad ahead of time? While it's best to enjoy this salad immediately after preparing it, you can prep the ingredients in advance and assemble the salad just before serving. Keep the watermelon cubes, arugula, sliced onion, and crumbled feta cheese separate until you're ready to serve. This will help prevent the salad from becoming too watery. Can I substitute the arugula with another type of greens? Yes, if you're not a fan of arugula, you can substitute it with other greens like baby spinach or mixed salad greens. The combination of watermelon, feta cheese, and the vinaigrette will still create a delicious salad.

Per serving

Carbs14 g
Protein7 g
Fat35 g
Fiber1 g

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