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arugula salad with watermelon and feta
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Arugula Salad with Watermelon and Feta

Arugula tossed in balsamic vinaigrette, then topped with juicy watermelon, salty feta, and chopped almonds makes a satisfying summer salad.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 small salads

Ingredients

BALSAMIC DRESSING INGREDIENTS

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp good balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp honey

SALAD INGREDIENTS

  • 5 oz baby arugula
  • 1 cup small watermelon cubes
  • 1 cup small feta cheese cubes
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • homemade balsamic dressing, to taste

Instructions

PREP INSTRUCTIONS

  • Combine all balsamic salad dressing ingredients in a jar. Twist the lid onto the jar and shake vigorously to make the dressing. Set aside.
  • Cut watermelon into small cubes. Set aside.
  • Cut feta cheese into small cubes. Set aside.

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

  • Toss the arugula with about ½ of the balsamic dressing, adding more until arugula is completely coated. Be sure to leave a little dressing aside for drizzling.
  • Pile a heaping cup of dressed arugula onto each salad plate. Arrange 5-7 cubes of watermelon and 5-7 cubes of feta over the leaves, then sprinkle with the sliced almonds. Serve immediately with leftover dressing for drizzling.