Watermelon and Feta Salad
Watermelon and Feta Salad with spicy jalapeño balsamic dressing and arugula is a perfect Summer salad.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 4 cups arugula or spinach
- 4 ounces feta cheese- I love French if you can find it
- 1 + cups seedless watermelon; ½ inch dice
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves; chopped or basil is lovely too
- olive oil
- salt
- pepper
- 1 - 2 tablespoons very aged balsamic or balsamic glaze* if you're keeping things simple or jalapeño balsamic if you're being a tiny bit more fancy.
Instructions
- Place the arugula in a large salad bowl. Drizzle with 2 teaspoons olive oil. Salt and pepper. Toss well.
- Seasoning the lettuce before you top it really makes the salad delicious. That's often the reason salads taste better in restaurants.
- Top with the diced watermelon and chopped mint or basil. Crumble the feta over the top. Drizzle the glaze over the top. Toss well.
Notes
*If you don't have a very aged balsamic or balsamic glaze, it's easy to make one. Simply buy a really cheap but still 100% balsamic vinegar and cook over medium heat until it reduces to your desired consistency (but at least by ½). And while you're at it, add half a jalapeño pepper to the vinegar while it's boiling. This salad is great with some zip to it. I usually do a cup or two at once and keep the extras on hand to make this a quick weeknight meal.
The addition of chickpeas or cannelini beans makes this a complete meal.
The addition of chickpeas or cannelini beans makes this a complete meal.