Best Watermelon And Feta Salad With Arugula And Spinach Recipes

Watermelon Feta Spinach Salad image

Provided by Get Inspired Everyday!

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups baby spinach, 4 ounces
1 1/2 pounds bite sized cubes seedless watermelon, 4-6 cups depending on the size of the cubes
1/2 small red onion, slivered, 1 ounce
1 cup feta cheese, cut into cubes or crumbled, 2 ounces
1 small bunch of basil, chopped
Olive oil and reduced balsamic for drizzling
Finishing sea salt for sprinkling

Steps:

Mound the baby spinach onto individual plates and top with the watermelon, red onion, feta cheese, and chopped basil. Or you can toss them altogether in a large serving bowl.
Drizzle with the olive oil of your choice and reduced balsamic vinegar. You can also use regular balsamic but the flavor won't be quite as rich.
Sprinkle each plate with a small amount of the finishing salt.
Serve immediately.
If you're using one serving bowl, toss the salad before serving with a sprinkling of the finishing salt thrown in.

Arugula, Watermelon and Feta Salad image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories appetizer

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
1/4 cup minced shallots (1 large)
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 cup good olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 cups baby arugula, washed and spun dry
1/8th seedless watermelon, rind removed, and cut in 1-inch cubes
12 ounces good feta cheese, 1/2-inch diced
1 cup (4 ounces) whole fresh mint leaves, julienned

Steps:

Whisk together the orange juice, lemon juice, shallots, honey, salt, and pepper. Slowly pour in the olive oil, whisking constantly, to form an emulsion. If not using within an hour, store the vinaigrette covered in the refrigerator.
Place the arugula, watermelon, feta, and mint in a large bowl. Drizzle with enough vinaigrette to coat the greens lightly and toss well. Taste for seasonings and serve immediately.