Name: Watermelon Arugula Salad with Feta & Pistachios
Ingredients: 1 ½ lbs cubed watermelon (approximately ½” cubes); 2 scallions, thinly sliced; 4 radishes, thinly shaved on a mandolin; ¼ lb feta cheese, crumbled; 10 basil leaves, roughly torn; 6 mint leaves, roughly torn; ¼ cup fresh lime juice; ¼ cup + 2 tbsp olive oil, plus more as needed; 1 tbsp honey; kosher salt; freshly cracked black pepper; 4 cups arugula; ½ cup chopped salted, roasted pistachios; 2 tsp lime zest; ½ tsp red pepper flakes

Watermelon Arugula Salad with Feta & Pistachios

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a refreshing watermelon arugula salad with feta cheese, pistachios, basil & mint…all tossed together with olive oil, lime juice, and honey

servings: 4-6

Ingredients

1 ½ lbs cubed watermelon (approximately ½” cubes)
2 scallions, thinly sliced
4 radishes, thinly shaved on a mandolin
¼ lb feta cheese, crumbled
10 basil leaves, roughly torn
6 mint leaves, roughly torn
¼ cup fresh lime juice
¼ cup + 2 tbsp olive oil, plus more as needed
1 tbsp honey
kosher salt
freshly cracked black pepper
4 cups arugula
½ cup chopped salted, roasted pistachios
2 tsp lime zest
½ tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

Combine the watermelon, scallions, radishes, feta, basil, mint, lime juice, ¼ cup of olive oil, and honey in a mixing bowl. Gently toss to combine. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Arrange the arugula in a salad bowl. Lightly drizzle with olive oil. Mound the watermelon mixture over top.
In a small bowl, stir the pistachios, lime zest, red pepper flakes, and remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil together. Spoon this over the salad. Garnish with any extra herbs and more black pepper.

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