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    Home · Recipes · Salad · Watermelon Arugula Salad

    June 11, 2019

    Watermelon Arugula Salad

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    Sweet and refreshing, there's nothing that beats the summer heat quite like a slice of juicy watermelon...unless you combine it with cucumber, that is. In fact, why not go ahead and make a meal out of it? Watermelon Arugula Salad topped with feta cheese, cucumber, and a quick and easy Serrano-Lime Dressing is the perfect mix of sweet and savory, cool and spicy, and it is without a doubt the ultimate summer salad!

    Watermelon Arugula Salad with a white bowl of salad dressing sitting in the middle of the salad with a ladle resting inside of it.

    WATERMELON ARUGULA SALAD WITH FETA

    • Arugula -- Baby arugula is more tender than arugula, and can be found washed, dried and "ready to eat" in the produce section of your grocery store. If you can only find regular arugula, be sure to wash it well, as it has a tendency to hold on to sand and grit.
    • Watermelon -- If you can find watermelon without the seeds, bonus! This means less work for you. Also, if you're in a time crunch, remember you can typically buy watermelon already cut up and cubed for you, although you might have to cut a few of those chunks down to bite-sized pieces.
    • Cucumber -- Cucumber is the perfect addition to Watermelon Arugula Salad, and gives it an extra refreshing vibe. If you can snag an English cucumber, you won't have to worry about peeling it.
    • Feta -- Has there ever been a more fitting pairing than salty Feta cheese and juicy, sweet watermelon? We think not. 
    • Pepitas (i.e. Pumpkin Seeds) -- These little pumpkin seeds will add both crunch and a little extra protein to your Watermelon Arugula Salad. Yes, please. They'll be located either in the bulk section of your grocery store or with other seeds and nuts.
    • Dressing -- This Serrano-Lime Dressing was especially designed to bring out every bit of flavor Watermelon Arugula Salad has to offer. It's made up of cilantro, serrano peppers, shallot, honey, lime, and olive oil. You could also use a store-bought Balsamic Vinaigrette for this salad if you'd like.

    An overhead shot of Watermelon Salad with a small white bowl in the middle with a ladle resting inside of it.

    HOW TO MAKE WATERMELON ARUGULA SALAD

    1. Make the Dressing -- If you are making the recommended Serrano-Lime Dressing for this salad, add all of the ingredients (except for the olive oil) to a blender or a food processor and puree. Then, drizzle in the olive oil with the motor running. Well, that was easy, wasn't it?
    2. Assemble the Salad -- If you thought making that homemade dressing was a cinch, check out how simple it is to make the salad: Toss the salad ingredients together in a bowl and drizzle the dressing on top. 
    3. Serve Immediately! -- Remember, watermelon and cucumber have a very high water content, so you'll want to be sure you're ready to serve before adding them to the salad. The same obviously goes for your dressing! 

    A close up shot of a bowl of Serrano Lime Dressing surrounded by watermelon arugula salad.

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    • Panera’s Fuji Apple Chicken Salad has become a cult classic! It’s a flavorful salad, full of chicken, blue cheese, and dried apples.

     

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    Watermelon Salad
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    Watermelon Arugula Salad
    Prep Time
    15 mins
    Total Time
    15 mins
     

    A recipe for Watermelon Arugula Salad with feta featuring cubed watermelon, arugula, cucumbers and serrano-lime vinaigrette to top it all off! 

    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Watermelon and Arugula Salad
    Servings: 4 Servings
    Calories: 248 kcal
    Author: Kelly Anthony
    Ingredients
    For the Serrano-Lime Dressing:
    • ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro chopped
    • 3 Serrano Peppers seeded and diced
    • 1 Shallot chopped
    • 1 Clove of Garlic chopped
    • 2 teaspoons Honey
    • Juice of 2 Limes
    • ⅓ cup Olive Oil or Canola Oil
    • ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
    For the Salad:
    • 6 cups Baby Arugula washed and dried
    • 3 cups Watermelon cut into ½" cubes
    • 1 English Cucumber sliced thin
    • ⅓ cup Feta crumbled
    • 2 tablespoons Pepitas Pumpkin Seeds
    Instructions
    1. Add all ingredients for the dressing, except for the olive oil, into a blender or a food processor and puree. With the motor running, drizzle in the olive oil. Set aside until ready to serve. 

    2. Toss together ingredients for the salad, drizzle with Serrano-Lime dressing and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve immediately. 

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    Nutrition Facts
    Watermelon Arugula Salad
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 248 Calories from Fat 171
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 19g29%
    Saturated Fat 4g25%
    Cholesterol 11mg4%
    Sodium 152mg7%
    Potassium 415mg12%
    Carbohydrates 16g5%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 12g13%
    Protein 5g10%
    Vitamin A 1575IU32%
    Vitamin C 19.1mg23%
    Calcium 128mg13%
    Iron 1.5mg8%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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