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    Watermelon Salad

    Published: May 14, 2021 Modified: Jul 18, 2023 by Emma Essence This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Watermelon is my favorite fruit, and this salad may be my favorite way to eat it! Watermelon is just delicious on its own, so fresh, sweet, and fruity… an iconic summer fruit. But it actually pairs so well with many things from shrimp to cheese, watermelon can really balance a dish.

    In this salad, watermelon is the star of the show! It is placed over arugula and paired with cucumbers, feta, mint, refreshing honey lime vinaigrette, and little chunky sea salt sprinkled on top. The salty, tangy feta paired with the juicy watermelon is a bite like no other. And having a drizzle of that sweet and sour lime vinaigrette… this salad will ignite tastebuds you didn’t even know you had!

    Watermelon Salad

    Watermelon Salad

    Emma Essence
    In this salad, watermelon is the star of the show! It is placed over arugula and paired with cucumbers, feta, mint, refreshing honey lime vinaigrette, and little chunky sea salt sprinkled on top.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Dinner, entree, Lunch, Salad, Snack
    Servings 4 servings

    Ingredients
      

    Honey Lime Vinaigrette

    • ¼ cup lime juice fresh squeezed
    • 1 teaspoon lime zest
    • 2 tablespoons honey
    • ½ cup olive oil
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Watermelon Salad

    • 2 cups arugula
    • 1 mini watermelon about 4 cups, cut in cubes or triangles
    • 2 english cucumbers about 1 cup, sliced
    • 4 ounces feta cheese cut in cubes
    • 1 tablespoon fresh mint chopped

    Instructions
     

    • In a mason jar or small bowl, add the lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, salt, pepper, and honey. Shake or stir to combine.
    • In a large serving bowl or plate, place the arugula. Then add the watermelon, cucumber, chopped mint, and feta.
    • Drizzle the lime vinaigrette over the salad and sprinkle chunky salt on top.
    Keyword Cucumber, Feta, Peppermint, Salad, Watermelon

    Comments

    1. https://www.shinsen-mart.com says

      July 10, 2021 at 2:37 pm

      Best view i have ever seen !

      Reply
      • Emma Essence says

        July 21, 2021 at 12:24 am

        Glad to hear that! Thanks so much!

        Reply
    2. Sam says

      January 06, 2022 at 5:42 am

      5 stars
      So easy to make and the perfect, light meal! Can’t wait to make again!

      Reply
      • Emma Essence says

        January 07, 2022 at 12:01 am

        Right! So easy to make! Yet so fresh & tasty! Thanks Sam.

        Reply

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