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Healthy Watermelon Arugula Salad Recipe

When it gets hot, make this chilled, refreshing, healthy watermelon arugula salad. It goes well with any sandwich you have in mind.
  • prep TIME 10 mins
  • total TIME 10 mins
Course: Side DishCuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 207 kcal
Author: Tuyet Pham, Luna Regina

Ingredients (9)

  • 17.6 oz watermelon cubed
  • 7 oz arugula
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 0.8 oz almonds sliced and toasted
  • 1.5 oz feta cheese cubed

INSTRUCTIONS

1

In a small bowl, make the dressing by combining 3 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp lemon zest and 3 tbsp olive oil.

2

Place 7 oz arugula, 0.8 oz almonds in a large bowl. Drizzle in the dressing and gently toss the vegetables. Don’t add watermelon and feta just yet.

3

Serve: place the tossed arugula in serving dishes; then, arrange 17.6 oz watermelon and 1.5 oz feta cheese on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 207kcal | Fat 16g | Saturated Fat 3g | Trans Fat 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat 1g | Monounsaturated Fat 2g | Cholesterol 9mg | Sodium 279mg | Potassium 376mg | Carbohydrate 14g | Fiber 1g | Sugar 10g | Protein 5g | Vitamin A 1932IU | Vitamin C 24mg | Calcium 156mg | Iron 1mg