Watermelon, Arugula and Pine Nut Salad

5.00 (3)
⏱ 15 mins 🍽 2 serving(s) 🏷 Melons

This refreshing salad is a perfect summertime dish, combining sweet watermelon cubes with peppery baby arugula and toasted pine nuts. It is dressed in a simple, emulsified lemon and red wine vinaigrette and finished with crumbled cheese and black pepper. Ready in just 15 minutes, it makes a beautiful and light meal for two.

Watermelon, Arugula and Pine Nut Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon table salt, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cups cubed and seeded watermelon, drained, 1/2 to 3/4 inch cubes (from a 2 1/2 lb. piece, rind discarded)
  • 6 ounces baby arugula
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta or 1/3 cup ricotta cheese
  • fresh coarse ground black pepper

Method

  1. In a large bowl, whisk the fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon of table salt together.
  2. While whisking continuously, slowly pour in the extra virgin olive oil to create an emulsified dressing.
  3. Add the drained watermelon cubes, baby arugula and pine nuts to the bowl with the dressing.
  4. Gently toss all the ingredients until they are evenly coated in the dressing.
  5. Finish the salad by sprinkling over the crumbled feta or ricotta cheese and a generous amount of fresh coarse ground black pepper.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium886000 mg

Recipe details

CategoryMelons
AuthorBev I Am