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Watermelon Arugula Salad

A simple yet delicious summer salad with juicy watermelon, peppery arugula, buttery avocado, red onions and a drizzle of quality balsamic vinegar.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 129kcal
Author: Nora Taylor

Ingredients

  • 4-5 ounces arugula (about 5 cups packed)
  • 2 cups cubed watermelon
  • 1-2 medium avocados, chopped into 1 inch chunks
  • 1/2 medium red onion, sliced
  • 4-5 tablespoons high quality balsamic vinegar Grand Reserve preferred
  • 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, optional

Instructions

  • Prepare all your salad ingredients by gathering the arugula, cubing the watermelon and slicing the avocados and red onion. Keep ingredients separate until ready to serve.
  • Assemble the salad in a large bowl or serving dish by combining the arugula, watermelon, avocado and red onion. Arrange prettily in the bowl. 
  • Now add 4-5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar and dress the salad. Serve with a sprinkle of sliced almonds, if desired.

Notes

  1. This salad is best the same day. If you will not be eating it all, you can keep some of the ingredients separate, like the watermelon and avocado, until the next day. Sprinkle fresh lemon juice on avocado chunks to prevent it from going brown.
  2. Feel free to substitute baby spinach/baby kale/romaine for the arugula, if desired.
  3. May substitute vegan feta for the avocado if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 459mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1099IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg