JUICY WATERMELON SALAD

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This fruit salad has such a surprising yet fabulous mix of flavors that friends often ask for the recipe. Combine seedless watermelon varieties in yellow, red and pink for a colorful twist. -Heidi Haight, Macomb, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cups cubed seedless watermelon (about 1 medium)
1 small red onion, cut into rings
1 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts or slivered almonds, toasted
1 cup fresh arugula or baby spinach
1/3 cup balsamic vinaigrette
3 tablespoons canola oil
Watermelon slices, optional
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine watermelon and onion; cover and refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes. Just before serving, add macadamia nuts and arugula to watermelon mixture. In a small bowl, whisk vinaigrette and oil; drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Serve over sliced watermelon, if desired. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 20g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 295mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Awais Shaikh
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This is the perfect salad for a hot summer day. It's light and refreshing, and the watermelon is so juicy and flavorful. I highly recommend it.


Raja Farooq
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties. I love the combination of watermelon, feta, and mint. It's so refreshing and delicious.


Martin Gutierrez
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I'm not a big fan of watermelon, but I really enjoyed this salad. The feta and mint really balance out the sweetness of the watermelon. I'll definitely be making this again.


MOSTAFA AMMER
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This is one of my favorite summer salads. It's so refreshing and flavorful. I love the way the watermelon, feta, and mint all come together.


MD IDRIS Ali
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit. It was so easy to make and everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.


Brooke Couillard
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This salad is amazing! I love the combination of sweet watermelon, salty feta, and refreshing mint. It's the perfect summer salad.


Jordan Darnell
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I've been making this salad for years and it's always a favorite. It's so simple to make, but it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the watermelon and feta go together.


Md Jackson
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the dressing, which was a perfect complement to the watermelon and feta.


Raxma Capdi
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This is the perfect salad for a hot summer day. It's light and refreshing, and the watermelon is so juicy and flavorful. I highly recommend it.


Genesis Betancourth
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I'm not a big fan of watermelon, but I really enjoyed this salad. The feta and mint really balance out the sweetness of the watermelon. I'll definitely be making this again.


Musharof hussain
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties. I love the combination of watermelon, feta, and mint. It's so refreshing and delicious.