Watermelon, Arugula, Feta Salad
I love the flavor combination in this simple watermelon, arugula, feta, and balsamic vinaigrette salad. It is wonderfully sweet, salty, peppery, fresh and summery. The balsamic vinaigrette compliments the flavors in the salad perfectly.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups watermelon diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese choose a vegan feta cheese if you are dairy free
- 6 cups arugula cut smaller if pieces are too large
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1 dash sea salt
- 1 dash black pepper
- 6 leaves mint optional
Instructions
- Wash and dry the arugula. Cut into smaller pieces if very large.
- Chop the mint if using.
- Make the balsamic dressing by combining balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Dice the watermelon.
- Toss together arugula, watermelon, mint (if using), feta and vinaigrette.
Notes
Arugula is a leafy green with a distinctive, peppery flavor that originated in the Mediterranean regions of Morocco, Portugal and Turkey. It is also called rocket, rucola and Italian cress. Arugula is a member of the brassica, or cruciferous family. This delicious green is nutrient dense, high in both fiber and beneficial phytochemicals, which are compounds in plants that contribute to their color, taste and smell. Arugula is also full of antioxidants, which can reverse damage to your cells. Arugula is rich in calcium, but low in oxalates.
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Nutrition
Calories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 235mgPotassium: 260mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1443IUVitamin C: 14mgVitamin D: 1µgVitamin K: 37µgCalcium: 151mgIron: 1mgMagnesium: 30mgPhosphorus: 93mgSelenium: 3µgZinc: 1mg
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