Watermelon Arugula Salad Summer (Printable)

Enjoy a vibrant blend of watermelon, arugula, feta, and lime for bright, fresh summer flavors.

# What You 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 Steps:

01 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, lime juice, honey, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper until emulsified.
02 - In a large salad bowl, gently mix watermelon cubes, arugula, cucumber, red onion, and torn mint leaves.
03 - Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over the salad mixture. Toss gently to ensure an even coating without bruising the greens.
04 - Top with crumbled feta cheese and chopped roasted nuts if desired. Serve immediately for optimal freshness and texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like summer in every bite, and there's almost no prep fuss.
  • The bright flavors are surprisingly satisfying and make the salad feel special without being complicated.
02 -
  • Watermelon releases water quickly—wait to dress the salad until the last minute or you'll have a soupy bowl.
  • Letting the mint sit too long loses its fresh punch, so always tear it right before serving.
03 -
  • Always taste the vinaigrette and the salad base separately before combining—it saves possible disappointment.
  • Soak red onion slices in ice water for ten minutes to mellow their bite without losing crunch.
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