5.0 from 9 votes
Arugula Watermelon Feta Salad
A fresh, bright, and delicious summer salad that's both sweet and a little salty!
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 265 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Vinaigrette
- 1/8 cup orange juice fresh squeezed or bottled
- 1/8 cup lemon juice approximately 2 lemons
- 1 tablespoon shallots
- 2 teaspoons honey raw
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- pinch freshly ground black pepper
Salad
- 6 cups baby arugula washed and spun dry
- 3 cups watermelon cut in 1-inch cubes
- 10-12 ounces feta cheese crumbled, unseasoned
- 4 oz fresh mint julienned, approximately 1 cup
Instructions
- Mix Vinaigrette: In a Pyrek with a pour spout, whisk together all of the vinaigrette ingredients until emulsified.
- Prep the Salad: In a large bowl, add the arugula and watermelon and give a quick mix. Add the mint and feta and mix.
- Dress the Salad: Pour half of the vinaigrette over the salad and mix and then finish with the other half and mix well. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Here's my favorite Olive Oil from my friends in Tuscany! http://hadelich.de/en/
- Make Ahead
- Make Ahead
- Vinaigrette: Make ahead and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Salad: Try to dress the salad just before serving. If bringing somewhere, bring separately and dress upon arrival before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
265kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Cholesterol
42mg
(14%)
Sodium
600mg
(25%)
Potassium
347mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
2064IU
(41%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
320mg
(32%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 265
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 265kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 600mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 347mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 2064IU | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 320mg | 32% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.