Strawberry Arugula Salad with Watermelon and Feta
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4.6
Strawberry Arugula Salad with Watermelon and Feta
Description
Strawberry Arugula Salad with Watermelon and Feta brings together leafy greens, ripe fruit, and savory cheese into a harmonious mix. The arugula’s peppery bite complements the sweetness from watermelon balls and sliced strawberries, enhanced by the sharpness of thinly sliced red onion and the herbal freshness of chiffonaded basil. Crumbled feta cheese adds a creamy and salty note, while sliced almonds contribute a pleasant crunch. The salad is dressed with a vinaigrette made from extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, a touch of sugar or honey, and freshly ground salt and pepper, which ties the ingredients together without overpowering their natural flavors.
The texture ranges from crisp arugula and juicy fruit to creamy cheese and crunchy nuts, providing a satisfying mouthfeel with every bite. The preparation is simple: the fruit and greens are combined with the dressing, tossed gently to coat, and seasoned to taste before serving.
This salad is excellent as a refreshing starter or a side to grilled foods in the summer. Its balance of sweet, salty, and tangy notes with varied textures makes it a flexible and appealing dish for casual meals or light lunches.
Ingredients
- 8 cups arugula
- 3 cups watermelon portioned with a melon baller or chopped into ½ inch pieces, seedless
- 3 cups strawberries , sliced
- ¼ red onion , thinly sliced
- ½ cup basil chiffonade (optional, fresh
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbled, or more to taste
- ¼ cup almonds sliced
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil fruity
- 1 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar or honey, plus more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt freshly ground
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the arugula, watermelon, strawberries, red onion, basil, feta cheese, and almonds.
- in a small bowl whisk the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sugar or honey, and salt and pepper. Taste for sweetness and add more honey or sugar to your taste. Drizzle half of the dressing over the salad ingredients, reserving the rest and adding more if desired, then gently toss. Taste for seasoning and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 338 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 338kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 224mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 518mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 1850IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 79.8mg | 89% |
| Calcium | 205mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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