A light salad pairing juicy watermelon, arugula, feta, mint, and lime for a vibrant summertime dish.
# What You 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
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
# Step-by-Step:
01 - Whisk olive oil, lime juice, honey, kosher salt, and black pepper together in a small mixing bowl until well combined.
02 - Place watermelon cubes, arugula, cucumber, red onion, and mint leaves in a large salad bowl.
03 - Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and gently toss to evenly coat.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and chopped roasted pistachios or walnuts on top just before serving.
05 - Serve immediately to maintain optimal freshness and texture.
