WATERMELON, ARUGULA AND PINE NUT SALAD

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The minute I saw this recipe in Gourmet Magazine, I just knew it would become one of my favorite summertime dishes. What could be better than having watermelon for supper? : ) It's a beautiful eye-catching salad, dressed with a light lemon dressing and I hope you will enjoy this as much as I do!

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Melons

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon table salt, to taste
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 cups cubed and seeded watermelon, drained, 1/2 to 3/4 inch cubes (from a 2 1/2 lb. piece, rind discarded)
6 ounces baby arugula
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/3 cup crumbled feta or 1/3 cup ricotta cheese
fresh coarse ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk together lemon juice, vinegar and salt in a large bowl, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified.
  • Add watermelon, arugula, and pine nuts and toss to coat, then sprinkle with cheese and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.4, Fat 31.3, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 22.2, Sodium 886, Carbohydrate 24.2, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 17.7, Protein 9.5

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