Watermelon Crunch Salad with Mint Vinaigrette
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Watermelon Crunch Salad with Mint Vinaigrette
Description
Watermelon Crunch Salad with Mint Vinaigrette combines leafy greens like arugula and spinach with juicy watermelon cubes to create a bright and textured salad. Crumbled goat cheese adds a creamy tang, while pickled onions contribute acidity and roasted pistachios bring a nutty crunch. Avocado pieces introduce a rich, smooth element.
The mint vinaigrette is made by blending fresh mint leaves, garlic, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, honey, olive oil, and seasonings into a smooth dressing that ties the salad together with its herbaceous and slightly sweet profile. This dressing enhances the freshness of the ingredients without overpowering them.
This salad works well as a light side dish or starter during the summer months when watermelon is in season. The combination of textures and flavors offers both satisfying crunch and creamy contrast with a herbal finish.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces arugula or your favorite green, blend
- 8 ounces spinach or your favorite green, blend
- 2 cups watermelon cubed
- 3 to 4 ounces goat cheese crumbled
- ⅓ cup onion pickled
- ⅓ cup pistachio nuts coarsely chopped, roasted
- 1 avocado chopped
- salt kosher salt
- black pepper kosher salt
fresh mint vinaigrette
- 1 cup mint leaves tightly packed, fresh
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ tablespoon white wine vinegar
- ½ tablespoon honey
- salt big pinch, kosher
- black pepper big pinch, kosher
- ⅓ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Combine the arugula and watermelon in a big bowl with a pinch of salt and pepper. Add in the goat cheese, pickled onions, pistachios and avocado. Drizzle with the dressing and toss well.
fresh mint vinaigrette
- Add all the ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Store any extras in a sealed container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Blend again or shake well before serving.
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