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!

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Course Appetizer, Salad, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 216.2 kcal

Ingredients

Lime Vinaigrette

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
juice of 1 lime
1 small garlic clove, minced
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 cube the feta cheese.
In a large salad bowl or platter, add the arugula, then top with watermelon, red onion, and feta.
Lightly drizzle with the dressing just before serving. 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: 15g

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