Summer is in full swing and nothing beats the heat quite like a cool, crisp and refreshing salad.
I don’t know about you, but when I hear cool, crisp and refreshing, one word comes to mind: Watermelon. Hey, it’s not just a summertime snack anymore. We’re taking this all-time summer favorite and mixing it with a hint of mint and a touch of jalapeño. Top that with the coolness of feta cheese and a slightly tangy Homemade Citrus Vinaigrette and this salad just screams SUMMER! Pair it with a glass of Rosé…or maybe a Chardonnay or Viognier, and you’ll never want summer to end.
Arugula Feta Melon Salad
Beat the hot summer heat and dive into a cool, crisp and refreshing Arugula, Feta and Watermelon Salad. Add a touch of jalapeño for a little summertime kick!
Servings: 2 Salads
Calories: 127kcal
Ingredients
SO WHAT YOU'RE GONNA NEED IS:
- 2 cups Arugula
- 1 Mini Watermelon (about 2 cups cubed)
- 2 ounces Feta cheese
- 6-8 leaves Mint
- 1/4 Jalapeño optional
- Citrus Vinaigrette
YOU'LL ALSO NEED:
Instructions
- Cut off rind of Watermelon and cut the meat of the Watermelon into 1/2 – 3/4 inch cubes.
- Finely mince Mint leaves.
- Cut Jalapeño half and remove seeds. Cut about 1/4 of the Jalapeño into 1/8 inch cubes.
- Combine all ingredients in a Mixing Bowl
- Cut Feta Cheese into 1/4 inch cubes and set aside.
- Lightly dress Watermelon mixture with Citrus Vinaigrette. Separately, lightly dress Arugula with Citrus Vinaigrette.
- To serve, place Arugula on a plate. Top with Watermelon Mixture. Top with Feta Cheese. Garnish with a mint leaf.
Nutrition
Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 323mg | Potassium: 261mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1460IU | Vitamin C: 15.3mg | Calcium: 182mg | Iron: 0.8mg
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