Crisp watermelon and arugula paired with feta, mint, and lime for a bright, satisfying summer dish.
# What You'll 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 (optional)
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
# Directions:
01 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lime juice, honey, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper until emulsified.
02 - In a large salad bowl, gently toss together the cubed watermelon, baby arugula, sliced cucumber, red onion, and fresh mint leaves.
03 - Drizzle the prepared dressing evenly over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and roasted nuts over the salad just before serving.
05 - Present the salad at once to ensure the freshest texture and flavor.
