Watermelon Arugula Salad

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Watermelon arugula salad is about contrast that works. Sweet, juicy watermelon meets peppery greens, creating a balance that feels refreshing rather than heavy. It’s the kind of dish that shows up when the weather warms and meals start to feel lighter and more instinctive.

This salad doesn’t ask for much. Good watermelon, fresh arugula, and a light dressing are enough to make something memorable. It’s food that cools you down, wakes up your palate, and reminds you that vegetables and fruit often shine brightest when they’re barely touched.

In the Let’s Veg lifestyle, watermelon arugula salad represents seasonality and ease. It’s about listening to what the body wants hydration, freshness, and color and responding with simple, whole ingredients that feel good to eat.

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Watermelon Arugula Salad

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Watermelon arugula salad is a refreshing dish made with sweet watermelon, peppery arugula, and a light dressing for summer meals.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 107

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups seedless watermelon cubed
  • 3 cups fresh arugula
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or balsamic glaze
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Crumbled feta or plant-based alternative Optional
  • Toasted nuts or seeds Optional
  • Fresh mint or basil Optional

Equipment

Salad Bowl Set
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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Place watermelon and arugula in a large bowl or platter.
  2. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice or balsamic glaze.
  3. Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
  4. Add optional toppings if using.
  5. Toss gently just before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 107kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 865IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.4mg

Notes

Grow-it-yourself: arugula grows quickly and easily
Extra crunch: add cucumber or radish
Make it a meal: add chickpeas or quinoa
Serve chilled: for extra refreshment

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