Watermelon Arugula Salad Summer (Printable)

Juicy watermelon, crisp arugula, creamy feta, and zesty lime vinaigrette make a refreshing summer 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

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 olive oil, lime juice, honey, kosher salt, and black pepper in a small mixing bowl until emulsified.
02 - Add watermelon cubes, baby arugula, sliced cucumber, red onion, and torn mint leaves to a large salad bowl.
03 - Drizzle dressing over ingredients and toss gently until evenly coated.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled feta and roasted nuts over the top just before serving.
05 - Present immediately for peak freshness and flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The lime vinaigrette is so zippy and light, you’ll wonder why you ever bought bottled dressing.
  • Watermelon and feta make each bite sweet, creamy, and totally addictive—even salad skeptics can't resist.
02 -
  • If you prep the watermelon too early, it can release extra water and dilute the dressing—cut it fresh right before assembling.
  • Once, I forgot to dry the arugula and ended up with soggy greens—take the time to spin or pat them dry.
03 -
  • Always taste a cube of watermelon before adding—you want it bursting with flavor.
  • The trick to a creamy feta texture is to crumble it yourself instead of buying pre-crumbled.
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