Watermelon Arugula Salad Lime (Printable)

Juicy watermelon, peppery arugula, feta and lime dressing combine for a bright, flavorful summer meal.

# 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

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 - Whisk olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper in a small mixing bowl until fully emulsified.
02 - Place watermelon cubes, arugula, cucumber, red onion, and mint leaves in a large salad bowl.
03 - Drizzle the vinaigrette over the produce and toss gently to distribute evenly.
04 - Top with crumbled feta and chopped nuts if desired.
05 - Present immediately while fresh for best texture and flavor.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • The lime vinaigrette gives a gentle tang that makes each bite feel extra refreshing.
  • This salad is so quick to assemble, it has rescued many last-minute dinners and picnics.
02 -
  • If you let the salad sit too long, the watermelon releases juice and the arugula gets soggy.
  • Swapping mint for basil turns the flavor profile completely—it’s surprising how much it changes.
03 -
  • Use a sharp knife for watermelon and cucumber to avoid bruising the cubes and slices.
  • Nuts toasted just before serving make the crunch stand out and keep flavors lively.
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