Description
Watermelon Arugula Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines the sweetness of ripe watermelon with the peppery bite of arugula, making it an ideal choice for warm summer days. This salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light lunch that’s both satisfying and nutritious. The delightful mix of textures from crunchy walnuts, creamy feta, and juicy watermelon creates a culinary experience that’s visually appealing and bursting with flavor. With just a 10-minute prep time, this easy salad recipe is your go-to for impressing guests or enjoying a quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz arugula
- 2 cups chopped watermelon
- 1/4 cup feta cheese
- 1/4 cup toasted walnuts
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 sprigs of mint, minced
- For Vinaigrette: olive oil
- red apple vinegar
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- In a large serving bowl, whisk together olive oil, red apple vinegar, salt, and black pepper until well combined to create the vinaigrette.
- Add arugula, chopped watermelon, feta cheese, toasted walnuts, sliced red onion, and minced mint.
- Gently toss all ingredients until evenly coated with the dressing.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg