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Strawberry Arugula Salad with Watermelon and Feta

This salad serves 3-4 as a main salad or 6-8 as a side salad. Good quality balsamic vinegar and olive oil are important to use for this simple dressing. Use a melon baller to make melon balls for the watermelon.

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 338 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 cups arugula
  • 3 cups seedless watermelon , portioned with a melon baller or chopped into ½ inch pieces
  • 3 cups strawberries , sliced
  • ¼ red onion , thinly sliced
  • ½ cup fresh basil , chiffonade (optional)
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese or more to taste
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds
  • ⅓ cup fruity extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar or honey, plus more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon each kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, add the arugula, watermelon, strawberries, red onion, basil, feta cheese, and almonds.  
  2. 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

Calories 338kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 16mg (5%) Sodium 224mg (9%) Potassium 518mg (15%) 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: 4Serving

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.