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Strawberry Arugula Salad with Watermelon and Feta
This salad combines peppery arugula with juicy watermelon and sweet strawberries for a refreshing mix of flavors and textures. The addition of thinly sliced red onion and fresh basil adds aromatic notes, while crumbled feta and sliced almonds provide creamy and crunchy contrast. A fruity olive oil and balsamic dressing lightly coats the ingredients, balancing sweetness and acidity. This salad works well as a light starter or side dish, especially in warm weather when fresh fruits are in season.
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
338 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 338
% 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.