WATERMELON PANZANELLA SALAD

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Keep cool with this super easy watermelon panzanella salad, the perfect summer salad of juicy watermelon, crunchy bread, tangy feta and peppery arugula, all tossed in a scrumptious honey-lime dressing.

Provided by Bite Me More

Categories     Salad

Time 53m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups cubed French bread
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons olive oil
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup walnut halves
¼ cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ cup olive oil
3 cups cubed seeded watermelon
3 cups baby spinach-arugula mix
½ cup cubed feta cheese
6 leaves fresh basil, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Toss bread cubes, 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons olive oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Spread onto a baking sheet in a single layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, tossing once halfway through baking, until golden, about 8 minutes. Let cool.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees (175 degrees C). Spread walnuts onto a baking sheet.
  • Toast walnuts in the preheated oven until golden brown and fragrant, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Whisk lime juice, honey, Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, cumin, and pepper together in a bowl. Pour in 1/2 cup olive oil, whisking continuously, until dressing is blended.
  • Combine bread cubes, watermelon, spinach-arugula mix, and feta cheese in a large bowl. Add a few tablespoons of dressing; toss to mix. Sprinkle toasted walnuts and basil on top. Drizzle more dressing over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 777.5 calories, Carbohydrate 68 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Fat 51 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 1388.3 mg, Sugar 19.9 g

Charbel Tannous
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This salad is a great summer dish that's both refreshing and delicious.


Talha Abbasi
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This salad is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the contrast between the sweet watermelon and the salty feta cheese.


Amran Hossen
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect! The salad was so refreshing and flavorful.


khalil Xavi
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover watermelon. I always have some leftover after a barbecue or picnic, and this is a delicious way to use it up.


Madhav Bist
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I'm always looking for new and exciting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill! The combination of watermelon, feta cheese, and mint is so refreshing and unique.


Lucy Ndunge
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables. My kids love the sweet watermelon and the crunchy croutons.


kirk Anderson
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit! It's a great summer dish that's both refreshing and delicious.


SANA ABBAS
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. You can make it a few hours ahead of time and it will still be delicious.


Bilal slimani
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I'm not a big fan of mint, so I left it out of this salad. It was still delicious!


Minahal Minahal
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This salad is so versatile! You can add or subtract ingredients to suit your taste.


Azzy Garcia
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I used a different type of cheese in this salad (mozzarella) and it was still delicious. I think any type of cheese would work well in this salad.


Sela Khan
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I added some grilled chicken to this salad and it was delicious! It made it a more complete meal.


Herb Goff
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover watermelon. I always have some leftover after a barbecue or picnic, and this is a delicious way to use it up.


Djtanner m Marconi
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit! It's so refreshing and portable.


Abal Sob
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I'm not a big fan of watermelon, but I loved this salad! The other ingredients really balanced out the sweetness of the watermelon.


Aman Jaswal
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This salad is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the contrast between the sweet watermelon and the salty feta cheese.


MD REJOYAN KOBIR
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect! I will definitely be making this salad again.


Bagel Bee
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This salad was a hit at my summer party! Everyone loved the unique combination of watermelon and feta cheese.


Rebica Shahi
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This watermelon panzanella salad was a refreshing and delicious summer dish! The watermelon was sweet and juicy, and the feta cheese and mint added a nice salty and tangy flavor. I also loved the crunch of the croutons and the sweetness of the tomato