Cool, vibrant salad featuring watermelon, arugula, feta, and lime vinaigrette for fresh, summery flavor.
# 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
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 - Combine olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper in a small mixing bowl. Whisk thoroughly until the dressing is well emulsified.
02 - In a large salad bowl, add watermelon cubes, baby arugula, cucumber slices, red onion strips, and torn mint leaves.
03 - Pour the prepared vinaigrette evenly over the salad ingredients. Toss gently to coat all components without bruising.
04 - Top with crumbled feta cheese and roasted pistachios or walnuts, if desired. Toss lightly or leave as a garnish.
05 - Present immediately to retain vibrant textures and flavors.