WATERMELON FETA FLAG SALAD

Watermelon Feta Flag Salad image

Our family celebrates the Fourth of July with a watermelon salad that resembles the flag. Here's an all-American centerpiece that's truly red, white and blue. -Jan Whitworth, Roebuck, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
SALAD:
6 cups fresh arugula (about 5 ounces)
1-1/2 cups fresh blueberries
5 cups cubed seedless watermelon
1 package (8 ounces) feta cheese, cut into 1/2-in. cubes

Steps:

For vinaigrette, in a small bowl, whisk the first 6 ingredients; gradually whisk in oil until blended. Stir in onion., In a large bowl, lightly toss arugula with 1/4 cup vinaigrette. Arrange evenly in a large rectangular serving dish., For stars, place blueberries over arugula at the top left corner. For stripes, arrange watermelon and cheese in alternating rows. Drizzle with remaining vinaigrette. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 256mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.