Description
Refresh your summer gatherings with this vibrant Summer Watermelon Salad! Bursting with sweet, juicy watermelon and complemented by creamy feta cheese and peppery arugula, this salad is a delightful balance of flavors. The addition of pickled red onions brings a tangy crunch, making it an irresistible side dish for barbecues, potlucks, or a light lunch. Ready in just 15 minutes, this colorful salad not only pleases the palate but also adds visual appeal to your table. Enjoy it chilled for maximum freshness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 small seedless watermelon (approximately 6 cups)
- 200 g feta cheese (approximately 3/4 cup)
- Arugula
- 1/2 cup red onion (sliced or pickled)
- 1–2 tbsp chopped mint leaves
- Sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by cutting the watermelon into bite-sized chunks, removing the rind.
- On a large serving platter, create a bed of arugula. Layer the watermelon chunks and crumbled feta cheese on top. Add sliced or pickled red onions.
- Garnish with chopped mint leaves and season with sea salt and ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately, preferably chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg