Watermelon Feta Salad

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INGREDIENTS

1 cup arugula leaves
3 cups cubed seedless watermelon 
1 cup mint leaves
¼ cup finely chopped red onion
1 orange, juiced
1 lime, juiced 
½ cup olive oil
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Salt to taste


DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large bowl combine arugula, watermelon, mint leaves and red onion. Gently mix.

  2. To make the dressing, combine the orange juice, lime juice, shallot,, olive oil and salt to taste in a small bowl. Mix well.

  3. Pour dressing over bowl with arugula mixture and stir to combine. Crumble feta cheese on top.

  4. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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quick tips

  • You can substitute feta cheese with queso blanco.

  • Watermelon is high in lycopene, an antioxidant that may reduce the risk of cancer.

  • Save your melon rind to make an interesting pickle!