Refreshing watermelon, arugula, feta, and mint paired with zesty lime vinaigrette for a bright summer plate.
# 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 (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
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a small mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, honey, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Whisk thoroughly until emulsified.
02 - Place cubed watermelon, baby arugula, sliced cucumber, red onion, and torn mint leaves in a large salad bowl.
03 - Pour the prepared vinaigrette over the ingredients and toss gently to coat all components evenly.
04 - Scatter crumbled feta cheese and chopped roasted nuts over the top of the salad.
05 - Present the salad without delay to preserve freshness and texture.
