Watermelon Arugula Salad with Feta
Watermelon Arugula Salad with Feta is a fresh and easy summer side dish or appetizer. Made with juicy watermelon, peppery arugula, cubed salty feta cheese, sliced onions, and a lime vinaigrette. Light, sweet, and salty. Ready in 10 minutes!
Ingredients
Lime Vinaigrette (makes ¼ cup)
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 small minced garlic clove
- 2 teaspoons honey
- ½ teaspoon salt
Salad
- 5 ounce box of fresh arugula
- 6 ounces feta cheese, cubed
- 4 cups diced watermelon
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- Freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, garlic, honey, and salt.
- Dice the watermelon and feta cheese.
- In a large salad bowl or platter, add the arugula, then top with watermelon, red onion, and feta.
- Drizzle with dressing. Season with freshly ground black pepper.
Notes
Storage:
For best results, store the dressing, cubed watermelon, and feta separately and assemble just before serving.
The dressing can be made 2 days in advance. Store it in an airtight container or screw-top jar.
Nutrition
Calories: 216.2kcalCarbohydrates: 19.9gProtein: 12.6gTotal Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 7.6mgSodium: 697.5mgPotassium: 320.6mgFiber: 1.4gSugar: 15gNet Carbohydrates: 18.5g
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