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Arugula and Watermelon Salad with Red Onion, Feta and Pine Nuts Recipe

Arugula and Watermelon Salad with Red Onion, Feta and Pine Nuts Recipe

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  • Author: Megane
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A refreshing and flavorful salad featuring the peppery bite of arugula, the sweetness of watermelon, the tang of pickled red onions, the creaminess of feta cheese, and the crunch of pine nuts, all brought together with a luscious balsamic reduction.


Ingredients

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Balsamic Reduction:

  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 tablespoon honey

Salad:

  • 4 cups Baby Arugula
  • 3 cups Seedless watermelon (cubed)
  • 1/2 cup Pickled Red Onions
  • 1/4 cup Feta cheese (crumbled)
  • Pine nuts (to taste)
  • Extra virgin olive oil (to taste)
  • Kosher salt (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Balsamic Reduction: Combine balsamic vinegar and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat. Heat until just boiling. Reduce heat to low and simmer until reduced by at least half. Once cool, store in the refrigerator.
  2. Salad: Drizzle arugula with olive oil and salt. Top with watermelon, red onions, feta, and pine nuts. Drizzle with balsamic reduction. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Substitute goat cheese or shaved parmesan for feta.
  • Add fresh mint leaves for extra flavor.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 180 kcal
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg