Watermelon Feta Salad
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5
Watermelon Feta Salad
Description
This salad starts by preparing farro according to package directions, yielding chewy whole grains as a hearty base. Fresh arugula adds a peppery green element, combined with sweet, cubed watermelon and rich, creamy feta cheese cubes, creating a blend of fresh, sweet, and savory notes.
The dressing combines champagne vinegar, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper, providing sweet acidity and mild pungency to complement the salad components. Mixing the dressing in before serving melds the flavors without wilting the greens.
The salad can be stored refrigerated for a couple of days and is best served chilled. Cutting the watermelon into cubes or melon balls offers presentation options. High-quality fresh ingredients amplify the simple preparation.
Use fresh, high-quality ingredients to enhance this simple salad's flavor.Add the dressing an hour or two before serving to meld flavors while keeping arugula crisp.Cut watermelon into cubes or use a melon baller for different presentation styles.
Ingredients
- 1 cup farro dry
- 4 cups arugula
- 2 cups watermelon cubed
- 4 oz feta cheese cubed
Champagne Vinegar Dijon Dressing
- 1 Tablespoon champagne vinegar
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Cook farro according to package instructions.
- When the farro is ready, add arugula, farro, cubed watermelon and cubed feta cheese to a large salad bowl.
- Mix all dressing ingredients in a small mixing bowl and drizzle the dressing over the salad.
- Store it in the refrigerator and eat within a couple of days.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients to enhance this simple salad's flavor.
- Add the dressing an hour or two before serving to meld flavors while keeping arugula crisp.
- Cut watermelon into cubes or use a melon baller for different presentation styles.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 112 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 112kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 455IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 4.6mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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