Fresh Watermelon Feta Mint Arugula Salad
A light, refreshing summer salad combining sweet watermelon, peppery arugula, creamy feta, and fresh mint with a simple lime-honey dressing. Perfect for quick meals and summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups watermelon, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 4 cups fresh arugula, washed and dried
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cut about 4 cups (600 grams) of ripe watermelon into bite-sized cubes and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Rinse 4 cups (120 grams) of fresh arugula under cold water, dry thoroughly, and add to the bowl with watermelon.
- Crumble 1 cup (150 grams) of feta cheese over the salad.
- Roughly chop 1/4 cup (10 grams) fresh mint leaves and add to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lime juice, and 1 teaspoon (5 ml) honey if using. Add a pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss with salad servers or tongs to combine without bruising the arugula or watermelon.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor. If preparing ahead, keep dressing separate and combine just before serving.
Notes
Use a sharp knife to cut watermelon to avoid crushing and excess juice. Keep arugula well dried to prevent sogginess. Dress salad just before serving to maintain crispness. For dairy-free option, substitute feta with crumbled tofu or vegan cheese. Frozen watermelon can be used if thawed and drained well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1.5 cups per s
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 2.5
- Protein: 5.5
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