Watermelon Arugula Feta Salad (Printable)

Juicy watermelon, peppery arugula, mint, and feta tossed with lime vinaigrette for a summer side.

# 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

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:

01 - Whisk together extra virgin olive oil, lime juice, honey, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a small mixing bowl until well incorporated.
02 - Combine watermelon cubes, baby arugula, sliced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, and torn mint leaves in a large salad bowl.
03 - Drizzle the lime vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to ensure even coating.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled feta and chopped roasted nuts over the top for added flavor and texture.
05 - Present the salad while fresh for optimal flavor and texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This salad holds together even on a crowded picnic plate, staying crisp and juicy in the heat.
  • The blend of salty feta, sweet watermelon, and minted freshness is the kind of combination that keeps you coming back for a second serving.
02 -
  • If you let the salad sit too long, the watermelon will release water and dilute the zesty dressing.
  • Soaking the onions in cold water turns their sharpness into a gentle sweetness that's more balanced.
03 -
  • Cut watermelon in bite-sized cubes so they're easy to eat and don't break down during tossing.
  • Keeping the salad cold, not icy, preserves the best flavors and textures.
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