Watermelon Arugula and Pine Nut Salad

Elevate your summer dining experience with this refreshing Watermelon Arugula and Pine Nut Salad—a vibrant medley of sweet, juicy watermelon, peppery arugula, and nutty toasted pine nuts. Balanced by crumbles of creamy feta cheese and a touch of aromatic fresh mint, this salad is topped with a zesty homemade lime and honey dressing that ties all the flavors together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an ideal dish for busy weeknights or as a show-stopping side for your next outdoor gathering. Perfect for healthy eating and bursting with fresh ingredients, this salad strikes the perfect balance between sweet, savory, and tangy notes, making it a must-try for summer meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

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Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

4 cups watermelon
5 cups arugula
0.25 cup pine nuts
0.5 cup feta cheese
2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon honey
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes and set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the arugula and watermelon.

Step 3

Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Let them cool for a minute.

Step 4

Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh mint leaves over the arugula and watermelon mixture.

Step 5

In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 6

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring the ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Watermelon Arugula and Pine Nut Salad!

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(931.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1032.0

Total Fat 81.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12.0g
Cholesterol 66.8mg	0%
Sodium 1483.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 68.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.9g	0%
Total Sugars 47.8g
Protein 22.0g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 595.7mg	0%
Iron 5.9mg	0%
Potassium 1399.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.8%

Protein: 8.0%

Carbs: 25.1%