Description
A fresh and vibrant salad made with juicy watermelon, peppery arugula, creamy feta cheese, crunchy pistachios, and a bright lime dressing. Perfect for warm days, light lunches, or summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups cubed watermelon
- 4 cups fresh arugula
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
- 3 radishes, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup torn fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat a small skillet over medium heat and lightly toast the chopped pistachios for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant. Set aside to cool.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Add the fresh arugula to a large serving bowl.
- Top the arugula with cubed watermelon, sliced radishes, torn basil leaves, crumbled feta cheese, and toasted pistachios.
- Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad.
- Gently toss everything together just before serving.
- Serve immediately while the salad is crisp and refreshing.
Notes
- Use chilled watermelon for the freshest flavor and texture.
- Add the dressing right before serving to keep the greens crisp.
- Fresh mint can be used instead of basil for a cooler flavor profile.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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