Watermelon Arugula and Pine Nut Salad
Elevate your summer dining experience with this refreshing Watermelon Arugula and Pine Nut Salad—a vibrant medley of sweet, juicy watermelon, peppery arugula, and nutty toasted pine nuts. Balanced by crumbles of creamy feta cheese and a touch of aromatic fresh mint, this salad is topped with a zesty homemade lime and honey dressing that ties all the flavors together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an ideal dish for busy weeknights or as a show-stopping side for your next outdoor gathering. Perfect for healthy eating and bursting with fresh ingredients, this salad strikes the perfect balance between sweet, savory, and tangy notes, making it a must-try for summer meals.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups watermelon
- 5 cups arugula
- 0.25 cup pine nuts
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the arugula and watermelon.
Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Let them cool for a minute.
Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh mint leaves over the arugula and watermelon mixture.
In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring the ingredients are evenly coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Watermelon Arugula and Pine Nut Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1032 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.3 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.3 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1484 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.8 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.8 g | ||
| Protein | 22.0 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 596 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1399 mg | 30% | |
*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.
