Description
This refreshing and unique watermelon rind salad with feta and arugula is a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. It’s a great way to use the often-discarded watermelon rind in a delicious dish that’s ready in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
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Watermelon Salad:
- 4 cups cubed watermelon
- 2 cups thinly sliced watermelon rind (outer green skin removed)
- 1/2 a medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled or cubed (about 1 cup)
- 2 sprigs mint, leaves roughly chopped or torn
- juice from 1 lime (about 3 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Additional:
- 4 cups baby arugula
- 1/4 cup roasted, salted pistachios (shelled)
Instructions
- Prepare Watermelon Salad: Combine watermelon, watermelon rind, red onion, feta, and mint in a large mixing bowl.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle lime juice and olive oil over the salad. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Assemble: Arrange arugula on a platter, add the watermelon salad, toss lightly. Top with pistachios and extra mint.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
