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watermelon feta salad

Watermelon Feta Salad with Lime-Cilantro Vinaigrette

Salty sweet salad for a summer meal
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Course Salad
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients:

  • 1 small round seedless watermelon cut in half with flesh removed
  • 3 oz. feta cheese cut into evenly sized pieces
  • 3 cups fresh arugula cleaned and dried

Lime-Cilantro Vinaigrette Ingredients:

  • 2 T. fresh lime juice
  • 3 T. fresh cilantro washed, dried and chopped into small pieces
  • 3 T. grapeseed oil
  • 1 t. Dijon mustard
  • 1 T honey
  • 2 t. ground cumin
  • 2 t. sea salt
  • ½ t. pepper

Instructions
 

  • If possible, make the lime-cilantro vinaigrette in advance to give the flavors a chance to meld. Combine all ingredients in a small glass bowl and whisk to combine thoroughly. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
  • Cut the small watermelon in half, then remove and reserve flesh in a glass bowl. 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 and washed arugula to a glass bowl along with the watermelon. Top with vinaigrette and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • To serve, add watermelon feta mixture to reserved watermelon rinds and garnish with sprigs of fresh cilantro.

Notes

Note: if you are serving more than 2 people, substitute other serving bowls or use additional small, round watermelons.
Keyword feta, watermelon
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