Watermelon, Arugula, And Pickled Onion Summer Salad Recipe

Name: Watermelon, Arugula, And Pickled Onion Summer Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the salad and vinaigrette:; 1 small to medium seedless watermelon; 1/8 cup red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup olive oil; 4 cups arugula; 1/2 cup crumbled goat or feta cheese; For the pickled onions:; 1/2 cup thinly-sliced red onion; 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

Servings: persons

For the salad and vinaigrette:
1 small to medium seedless watermelon
1/8 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup olive oil
4 cups arugula
1/2 cup crumbled goat or feta cheese
For the pickled onions:
1/2 cup thinly-sliced red onion
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

1
Cube the watermelon into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
2
To prepare pickled onions, thinly slice the onion, using mandoline for even cuts if you have one available.
3
In a small saucepan, combine the remaining pickling ingredients and bring to rapid boil, then remove from the heat. Place the sliced onions in heat-proof jar and pour the liquid over to evenly coat. The onions should soften within 15 minutes, depending on thickness.
4
In a small bowl, combine the red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and salt. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until incorporated.
5
In a mixing bowl, lightly dress and the arugula to taste and toss, then place it in a serving dish. Top it with the cubed watermelon, crumbled cheese, and pickled onions. Finish with any remaining vinaigrette, if desired.

225

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the salad and vinaigrette:, 1 small to medium seedless watermelon, 1/8 cup red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Watermelon, Arugula, And Pickled Onion Summer Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Watermelon, Arugula, And Pickled Onion Summer Salad

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