Juicy watermelon pairs with arugula, feta, and lime vinaigrette for a bright, refreshing summer salad.
# What You'll Need:
→ Produce
01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
02 - 4 cups baby arugula, washed and dried
03 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
04 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
05 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
→ Dairy
06 - 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
→ Nuts (optional)
07 - 1/4 cup roasted pistachios or walnuts, roughly chopped
→ Dressing
08 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
09 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
10 - 1 teaspoon honey
11 - 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# How to Make It:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, kosher salt, and black pepper in a small mixing bowl until fully emulsified.
02 - In a large salad bowl, mix watermelon cubes, arugula, sliced cucumber, sliced red onion, and torn mint leaves.
03 - Drizzle prepared vinaigrette over the produce and gently toss until evenly coated.
04 - Scatter crumbled feta and chopped nuts over the salad.
05 - Present the salad promptly to maintain optimal freshness and texture.