An avid eater and home cook in Seattle who enjoys real ingredients
8.02.2010
Arugula, Watermelon and Feta Salad
This salad is the ultimate salad for summer: it's light, refreshing and bursting with the flavor of a seasonal fruit. I really liked the combination of the sweet watermelon paired with the peppery arugula (one of my favorite vegetables) and the tangy feta cheese. Even though I was initially hesitant to add that much mint, I'm glad I did! It really adds a great flavor. The vinaigrette by itself is a bit bland but the salad has the perfect amount of saltiness thanks to feta. I had this salad as a main course, but I bet it would make an awesome side dish for grilled lamb or shrimp! Do you guys have a favorite summer salad?
Ingredients: SALAD 3 cups baby arugula 2 cups watermelon, rind removed and cut into 1-inch cubes 1/2 cup mint, julienned 6 oz feta cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
VINAIGRETTE 1 small shallot, minced 4 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp orange juice 2 tbsp lemon juice 1/2 tbsp honey 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper
Directions: - Put all the vinaigrette ingredients in a container with a lid and shake until emulsified. - Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to combine.
I looove this idea! It's so pretty and I love watermeon so much. The feta seems weird with watermelon but I like trying different flavoe combos. :)
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