Peppery Greens with Watermelon
Elevate your summer salad game with this vibrant recipe for Peppery Greens with Watermelon—a delightful fusion of spicy arugula, tender baby kale, and juicy, refreshing watermelon. Bursting with contrasting flavors and textures, this salad is topped with creamy crumbled feta, thinly sliced red onion, and a drizzle of homemade honey balsamic vinaigrette for the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory. Fresh mint leaves add a refreshing herbal twist, making this dish a true summer standout. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with flavor, this salad is perfect as a light lunch, a show-stopping side, or a crowd-pleasing starter at your next gathering. Optimize your healthy eating with this irresistible mix of greens and watermelon today!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Arugula
- 2 cups Baby kale
- 4 cups Watermelon
- 1 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves, chopped
Instructions
Wash and dry the arugula and baby kale. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes, removing any seeds. Add the watermelon to the salad bowl.
Scatter the crumbled feta cheese and thinly sliced red onion over the greens and watermelon.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad, tossing gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle the chopped fresh mint leaves on top for a burst of flavor.
Serve immediately and enjoy this vibrant, sweet, and savory salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1314 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.1 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.8 g | 199% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 3780 mg | 164% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.0 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.9 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.3 g | ||
| Protein | 43.7 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1618 mg | 124% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 1712 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
