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watermelon salad final w. chicken

Watermelon Feta Salad

Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword watermelon salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 117 kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 cup watermelon, cubed
  • 3 cup arugula (NOT packed)
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cucumber, sliced and quartered
  • 24 oz grilled chicken (optional)

DRESSING

  • 3 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt

TOPPING OPTIONAL

  • flaky sea salt

Instructions

  1. put sliced red onion in a small bowl and fill with water and a sprinkle of salt. Let soak for 5 minutes (or more). Take out of water and pat dry. (If you like the taste of raw onions, skip this step!)

    watermelon salad soak onions

  2. cube watermelon, chop mint and cucumber. 

    watermelon salad cube watermelon chop mint and cucumber

  3. in a small mixing bowl combine lime juice (fresh or bottled) and salt. stir and set aside. 

    watermelon salad make dressing

  4. in a large mixing bowl combine arugula, watermelon, mint, feta, cucumber and dry onions. 

    watermelon salad combine everything in mixing bowl

  5. add dressing and toss to mix. 


    watermelon salad add dressing and toss

  6. top with flaky sea salt (optional). Serve as a vegetarian salad OR add grilled chicken and Enjoy! 

    watermelon salad final w. chicken