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Arugula Watermelon Feta Salad

June 23, 2020 by Tracy | Updated November 23, 2020 This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

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arugula watermelon feta salad in a large bowl with a wooden spoon with Pinterest pin text.
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Meet the perfect fresh summer salad. This Arugula Watermelon Feta Salad with homemade feta cheese and a bright citrus vinaigrette is so easy to make and will impress all of your guests at any summer gathering!

arugula and watermelon topped with feta salad in a large bowl

Ah, summer.  I love your long days and sunshine.  I just wish there were more of you.  There just aren't enough days to fit in all the summer fun we want to have, and all of the summer salads we want to eat! Top of our summer list, this Arugula Watermelon Feta Salad by Ina Garten.

Ingredients Needed

fresh arugula, cut watermelon, mint, and feta cheese

FRESH. If there's anything you notice from our recipes here at Served From Scratch, is that they are fresh fresh fresh. And this recipe is no exception.

  • Fresh Baby Arugula - You could use regular arugula too, but the benefit of baby arugula (aside from it being smaller and more bite size) is that it's a little milder. Regular arugula is a little more "bitter" and peppery.
  • Fresh Watermelon - Seedless will make your life easier, but whatever you have will work!
  • Fresh Homemade Feta Cheese - Did you know your can make your own Feta Cheese From Scratch? Eeee we love love love it with some fresh feta, but duh, not everyone has time for that (it's a total labor of love) so any brand works well, just be sure it's not seasoned.
  • Fresh Mint
olive oil, honey, salt, shallots, pepper, orange, and lemons on a counter

And now the the... wait for it... fresh dressing. A light, citrus vinaigrette. And a great honey is truly something you should have in your pantry. We adore the honey from Wessels Family Honey, local here to Oregon.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Arugula Watermelon Feta Salad in a large bowl undressed

It doesn't get much easier than this kind of salad.

Step 1. Prep your ingredients, cut the watermelon, julienne the mint

Step 2. Throw it all in a bowl!

Arugula Watermelon Feta Salad in a large bowl with dressing being poured in

Step 3. Give the vinaigrette ingredients a good whisk.

Step 4. Add vinaigrette and mix!

Done! SO EASY. And fast! This is a great salad to throw together for a last minute summer dinner or get-together!

Other Fresh Summer Salads

Pineapple Melon Mint Salad

Grilled Corn and Pepper Salad

Teriyaki Shrimp Salad with Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette

Asian Cucumber Salad

Watermelon Vodka Mint Salad

Israeli Couscous Cucumber Salad

Arugula, Watermelon, and Homemade Feta Cheese n a large bowl with a wooden spoon.

Sweet juicy watermelon, salty briney feta, peppery arugula, fresh mint, and a bright citrus vinaigrette?  It's like Summer in a bowl!  And a great healthy salad for my IronMan training hubby!

FAQs

Can I use a spring mix instead of all arugula?

Absolutely. Use whatcha got. I love this with a good spring mix, too.

What kind of feta do I use?

Anything that's not seasoned. There are a ton of great brands that make a nice briny, crumbly feta.

What if I don't have shallots?

No problem. You can omit them or sub them for a white onion.

Can I prep this in advance?

Yes! You can prep the vinaigrette up to 5 days in advance! If you do this, store it in a mason jar though - that way it's super easy to give it a vigorous shake when you're ready to use it.

Can I use orange juice instead of fresh juice from oranges?

Yes, you can. But fresh is always best! If you don't have any, you can definitely sub just all lemon juice, too.

Enjoy! As always, if you make this recipe or any of my others, I love to hear what you think! Leave a comment below, email me, or you can find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest!

Arugula Watermelon Feta Salad

Meet the perfect fresh summer salad. This Arugula Watermelon Feta Salad with homemade feta cheese and a bright citrus vinaigrette is so easy to make and will impress all of your guests at any summer gathering!
5 from 3 votes
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Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Kosher, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Author: Tracy

Ingredients

Vinaigrette

  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 lemons
  • 1/4 cup minced shallots 1 large
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 cup good olive oil*

Salad

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 cups baby arugula washed and spun dry
  • 1/8 seedless watermelon or half a small watermelon rind removed, and cut in 1-inch cubes
  • 12 ounces feta cheese 1/2-inch diced**
  • 1 cup 4 ounces whole fresh mint leaves, julienned

Instructions

  • In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lemon juice, shallots, honey, salt, and pepper. Slowly pour in the olive oil, whisking constantly, to form an emulsion. If prepping ahead (more than an hour) store in a fridge in a mason jar.
  • Add the arugula, watermelon, feta, and mint in a large bowl and give a quick mix. Drizzle with enough vinaigrette to coat the greens lightly and toss well. Serve immediately!

Notes

Here's my favorite Olive Oil from my friends in Tuscany! http://hadelich.de/en/
Be sure to use a feta that's not seasoned. 
You can prep this salad in advance by making the vinaigrette first and storing in fridge. Day of, throw salad ingredients in a bowl. If bringing to a gathering, bring vinaigrette separately and then mix right before serving.  

Nutrition

Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 1089mg | Potassium: 1120mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 6726IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 687mg | Iron: 5mg
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  1. Janice

    April 19, 2016 at 6:50 am

    Yum! This is one of my fave salads! I like to add kalamata olives to it for some briney tang. So good!

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    • Tracy

      April 19, 2016 at 8:04 am

      Oooh GREAT idea, Janice! 😀

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