Watermelon Arugula Salad Lime (Printable)

Juicy watermelon meets arugula with creamy feta and lime for a refreshing, vibrant summer dish.

# Ingredient list:

→ 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 Guide:

01 - Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, kosher salt, and black pepper in a small mixing bowl until fully emulsified.
02 - Add watermelon cubes, baby arugula, cucumber slices, red onion, and fresh mint leaves to a large salad bowl.
03 - Drizzle the lime vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and toss gently to ensure even coating.
04 - Top with crumbled feta cheese and chopped roasted pistachios or walnuts if desired.
05 - Portion the salad promptly for optimal freshness and flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like sunshine and happiness on your plate, especially when you finish every bite with a little feta.
  • Every ingredient adds its voice—a refreshing symphony that's impossible to tire of in summer.
02 -
  • If you let the salad sit too long, watermelon will release juice and make everything soggy.
  • Swapping basil for mint changes the flavor—try both if you're feeling adventurous.
03 -
  • Don't crowd the bowl—smaller batches help ingredients stay crisp.
  • Finish with an extra squeeze of lime just before serving—it brightens the whole dish.
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