Arugula Watermelon Salad

Arugula Watermelon Salad

Refreshing Watermelon, Feta and Herb Salad

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 0m
Cook Time: 5m
Total Time: 5m
Servings: 5
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (25 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

174
Calories
4.7g
Fat
11g
Carbohydrate
4.4g
Protein
20mg
Cholesterol
307mg
Sodium
Arugula Watermelon Salad

Recipe Description

This fresh Arugula, Watermelon Salad with Feta and Fresh Herbs is a wonderful choice for an afternoon lunch or snack time. It’s sweet and salty with a combination of watermelon chunks and feta cheese which get tossed with a variety of fresh herbs of your choice, from oregano, basil leaves, and mint and coated in a lemon, olive oil and ground black pepper dressing. The flavors work so well together and pair wonderfully with any main course of your choice.

To make Arugula, Watermelon Salad with Feta and Fresh Herbs, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Arugula Watermelon Salad

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare dressing

    1 min
    Step 1 - Arugula Watermelon Salad

    In large bowl whisk the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice and mint or herbs of choice, until combined.

  2. 2

    Add watermelon

    2 min
    Step 2 - Arugula Watermelon Salad

    Add watermelon chunks and gently mix to coat in the prepared salad dressing.

  3. 3

    Add salad ingredients

    2 min
    Step 3 - Arugula Watermelon Salad

    Add feta cheese, arugula leaves and ground black pepper. Toss gently to combine all the ingredients together.

  4. 4

    Season

    Step 4 - Arugula Watermelon Salad

    Season with salt, if needed.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Step 5 - Arugula Watermelon Salad

    Serve chilled and enjoy!

Are you looking for a new summertime salad? Then this Arugula, Watermelon Salad with Feta and Fresh Herbs is the one to try. Colorful and tasteful, you’re missing nothing except that glass of bubbly! Try it and share your thoughts with us! Tag #cookmerecipes in your own summer recipes online.

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (25 reviews)
Nellie
January 6, 2025
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Yum! This salad took me back to summers spent at grandma's. We’d pick fresh watermelons and toss 'em with feta—simple, yet divine! Perfect for grill days with the fam.

Charlie
December 4, 2024
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Delicious!

Gigi
August 30, 2024
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Delicious!

Grace
July 28, 2024
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I tried this Arugula Watermelon Salad for a picnic and wow, it was a hit! The sweet watermelon mixed with salty feta was to die for. Super easy to make and totally refreshing for summer vibes. Definitely gonna make it again!

Nancy Davis
October 16, 2023
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I made this Arugula Watermelon Salad for a picnic and it was such a hit. The sweet watermelon mixed with salty feta made for a refreshing combination. I felt like a pro chef! Can't wait to serve it at my next gathering.

Tina
October 15, 2023
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Delicious! Loved it!

Isabella
October 11, 2023
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Super refreshing mix!

Fiona
October 6, 2023
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So fresh bliss!

Dan
June 12, 2023
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This salad was superb. Made it for a family picnic and everyone loved it. The sweetness of the watermelon with the salty feta is perfect. I will defintely make this again

Nina Thompson
July 25, 2022
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Delicious and refreshing

Ethan Smith
July 5, 2022
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I made this Arugula Watermelon Salad for a picnic with my wife last weekend. It was super easy to whip up, and the sweet and salty combo blew us away. The herbs really make a difference. Perfect side with grilled chicken. This one’s a keeper for summer days ahead.

Gina
December 10, 2021
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I made this salad for a picnic with friends, and everyone loved it. The combination of sweet watermelon and salty feta is so refreshing. Plus, it was super easy to make! I will definitely be making it again soon.

Rachel Adams
November 19, 2020
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Amazing! I made this salad for a summer picnic and it was a total hit. The sweet watermelon and salty feta were perfect together, especially on a sunny day!

Amanda
November 5, 2020
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Simple, refreshing salad

Catherine Moore
July 11, 2020
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OMG, this Arugula Watermelon Salad is just the bomb! Made it for a BBQ last weekend and everyone was raving. The combo of sweet watermelon and salty feta is simply amaze. It’s super easy to whip up too! Totally a keeper!

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