Watermelon Feta Salad with Lime-Cilantro Vinaigrette
Watermelon and Feta cheese make such a perfect pair. The saltiness of the Feta is the perfect complement to the inherent sweetness of watermelon. When paired with the peppery taste of fresh arugula and the tangy goodness of the homemade lime-cilantro vinaigrette, you’ve got an incredible taste sensation that is sure to become a new family favorite.
Ingredients
Lime-Cilantro Vinaigrette Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh
- 3 tablespoons cilantro fresh, chopped (+ extra sprigs for garnish)
- 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoon ground cumin
- Sea salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Salad Ingredients:
- 2 small watermelons chilled, seedless, cut in half
- 4 oz. Feta cheese cut into evenly sized pieces
- 4 cups arugula fresh
Instructions
- To prepare the vinaigrette, add all ingredients to a medium glass bowl and whisk to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings, as desired, and set aside.
- Cut watermelons in half, then carefully remove and reserve the flesh in a large bowl. (Cut the watermelon into bite-sized pieces, if necessary).
- Pat the inside of each empty watermelon rind with a paper towel to dry. Set aside to use as serving bowls for the finished salad.
- Add Feta cheese and arugula to the bowl with the watermelon. Drizzle the vinaigrette on top and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Gently toss to combine.
- To serve, transfer the watermelon-Feta mixture to the reserved watermelon rinds and garnish with sprigs of fresh cilantro, if desired. Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Notes
If possible, prepare the lime-cilantro vinaigrette in advance to give the flavors a chance to develop.
Nutrition
Calories: 198kcal (10%)Carbohydrates: 6g (2%)Protein: 5g (10%)Fat: 18g (28%)Saturated Fat: 5g (31%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mg (8%)Sodium: 349mg (15%)Potassium: 180mg (5%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 4g (4%)Vitamin A: 1362IU (27%)Vitamin C: 8mg (10%)Calcium: 191mg (19%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
