Watermelon and Feta Arugula Salad
A light and flavorful summer salad
Equipment
- 1 Attractive serving dish (circular glass plate works well)
Ingredients
- 1 slice Watermelon Cubed or balled
- 1 package Feta Cheese Crumbled or cut into small cubes
- 1/4 whole Cucumber Sliced or cubed
- 1/5 whole Red Onion Thinly sliced
- 4 leaves Fresh Mint or Basil Chopped
- 2 cups Arugula Used as a base, can be optional but I would include it!
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil For drizzling
- 1/4 cup Balsamic Glaze or Vinegar For drizzling
- 6 small Cherry Tomatoes Halved or quartered
- Salt and Pepper optional, to taste
- 1/2 small Lime For extra zing!
Instructions
- Arrange the watermelon cubes on a serving platter.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the watermelon.
- Add the cucumber and red onion slices.
- Scatter the fresh mint (and basil, if using) over the top.
- Drizzle with olive oil (and balsamic glaze if desired).
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, either as is or over a bed of arugula or mixed greens.
Notes
In my ongoing quest to grant my amazing spouse the desires of her heart, I made this "Watermelon and Feta Arugula Salad" recipe for the first time tonight. We had a similar recipe at The Cellar at Duckworths in Uptown Charlotte about a month ago for our wedding anniversary.
I actually got the recipe from ChatGPT, after I offered it the following prompt:
Another modification I will consider next time is NOT adding the cherry tomatoes. They were good, but the watermelon is the main "sweet and juicy" element of this salad, and I think the tomatoes may have detracted from those flavors a bit. I would also consider using fresh mint instead of fresh basil. The basil was good, but again, it would be good to experiment with different flavors.
My mother was a big fan of cooking with different flavors and types of olive oil. It would also be great to experiment with changing up the olive oil flavors too.
This is a tasty recipe and one that Shelly loves. We will be having it again!
I actually got the recipe from ChatGPT, after I offered it the following prompt:
My wife loved a watermelon and cheese fancy salad at an expensive restaurant recently, what could that salad have been and what would you say? The ingredients are?I used a special Organic "Balsamic Vinegar with Chili Pepper" from Olive Crate, which I found last year at our local Union County Farmer's Market. The sellers have a direct connection with the Olive Crate creators from Greece, which is very cool and unusual. The flavor of this Balsamic Vinegar is good, but I think it will be good to experiment with different kinds of Balsamic flavors. My Oklahoma City friend, Shannon Force, is in love with Costco's "Nonna Pia's Balsamic Glaze," and I think that would be good to try on this salad.
Another modification I will consider next time is NOT adding the cherry tomatoes. They were good, but the watermelon is the main "sweet and juicy" element of this salad, and I think the tomatoes may have detracted from those flavors a bit. I would also consider using fresh mint instead of fresh basil. The basil was good, but again, it would be good to experiment with different flavors.
My mother was a big fan of cooking with different flavors and types of olive oil. It would also be great to experiment with changing up the olive oil flavors too.
This is a tasty recipe and one that Shelly loves. We will be having it again! Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!