Watermelon Salad with Arugula, Feta, & Fresh Herbs
Watermelon Salad with Arugula, Feta, & Fresh Herbs is the perfect summer dish that brings together a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors. This vibrant salad features juicy watermelon cubes, peppery arugula, tangy feta cheese, and a medley of fresh herbs, making it a refreshing option for picnics, barbecues, or light lunches. With its easy preparation and versatile ingredients, you can whip this up in under 15 minutes. Impress your guests and tantalize your taste buds with this colorful salad that bursts with seasonal goodness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups watermelon cubes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Zest and juice of 1 medium lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh mint (or other herbs)
- 4 ounces feta cheese
- 3 cups fresh arugula
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Kosher salt to taste (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and chopped herbs.
- Gently add watermelon cubes to the dressing and stir carefully to coat.
- Fold in crumbled feta cheese and arugula. Season with black pepper and adjust salt if desired.
- Serve chilled, garnished with reserved herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg