Watermelon Arugula Feta Salad (Printable)

Vibrant mix of watermelon, arugula, feta, mint, and lime dressing for a refreshing vegetarian salad.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
02 - 4 cups baby arugula, washed and dried
03 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
04 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
05 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn

→ Dairy

06 - 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

→ Nuts (optional)

07 - 1/4 cup roasted pistachios or walnuts, roughly chopped

→ Dressing

08 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
09 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
10 - 1 teaspoon honey
11 - 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How To Make It:

01 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, freshly squeezed lime juice, honey, kosher salt, and black pepper until well blended.
02 - Place cubed watermelon, baby arugula, sliced cucumber, red onion, and torn mint leaves in a large salad bowl.
03 - Drizzle the vinaigrette evenly over the salad ingredients and toss gently to ensure even distribution.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and roughly chopped pistachios or walnuts over the top.
05 - Transfer immediately to serving plates for optimal freshness and flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Requires only 15 minutes of preparation with zero cooking time.
  • A healthy, vegetarian, and gluten-free option for any occasion.
  • The perfect balance of sweet fruit, peppery greens, and salty cheese.
02 -
  • Always serve immediately to keep the arugula crisp and prevent the watermelon from releasing too much juice.
  • Ensure the baby arugula is thoroughly washed and dried before assembly.
  • Check your feta and nuts for possible cross-contamination if you have specific allergies.
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