Strawberry & Watermelon Arugula Salad
May 30, 2022, Updated May 10, 2025
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Introducing the summer salad mashup you didn’t know you needed — until now. Strawberry Arugula Salad and Watermelon Feta Salad come together with the same Balsamic Vinaigrette for a fresh-and-fruity combination you’re going to love.
Like many salads, this one is extremely flexible. Swap the arugula for baby spinach. Use toasted almonds instead of pine nuts. Skip the cheese for a Whole30-friendly version.
Strawberry & Watermelon Salad
Strawberry Arugula Salad and Watermelon Feta Salad come together with the same Balsamic Vinaigrette for a fresh-and-fruity combination you’re going to love.
Ingredients
- 5 cups arugula
- 2 cups watermelon, cubed
- 2 cups strawberries, sliced
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- ½ cup fresh basil, chopped
- ⅓ cup fresh mint, chopped
- ½ to 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted
- Lime & cracked black pepper, for garnish
- For the vinaigrette:
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Add vinaigrette ingredients to a medium bowl and whisk together until emulsified. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, add arugula, watermelon, strawberries and shallot into a large bowl. Add half of the dressing and toss to combine. Sprinkle in chopped basil and mint, feta cheese and pine nuts, and gently combine.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle on remaining dressing, as desired. Add a few extra grinds of cracked black pepper and zest a lime over the top to garnish. Serve immediately.
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