Watermelon Arugula Salad
Brighten up your summer table with this refreshing and vibrant Watermelon Arugula Salad! Bursting with juicy watermelon, peppery arugula, and creamy crumbled feta cheese, this salad marries sweet and savory flavors in perfect harmony. Thinly sliced red onions and a sprinkle of fresh mint add a touch of zest and herbal freshness, while a tangy lime vinaigrette with a hint of honey ties it all together. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this easy-to-make salad is ideal as a light appetizer or a stunning side dish for your next barbecue or picnic. Perfect for those looking for healthy, quick, and crowd-pleasing recipes, this salad is your go-to for summertime entertaining!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups watermelon
- 5 cups arugula
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes, and set aside 4 cups.
Thinly slice the red onion into quarter-moon shapes. Soak the slices in cold water for 5 minutes to reduce their sharpness, then drain and pat dry.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette. Adjust seasoning to taste if needed.
In a large salad bowl, combine the arugula, watermelon cubes, drained red onion slices, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped mint leaves.
Drizzle the lime vinaigrette over the salad, and toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
Serve immediately as a side dish or a light appetizer. Optionally, garnish with additional mint leaves for extra freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
642 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.7 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1220 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.9 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.8 g | ||
| Protein | 7.6 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 244 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1287 mg | 27% | |
*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.
