[ Ruby red watermelon chunks ]
Despite the winter season, I have been harboring a craving for a refreshing salad. Nothing sounded more satisfying than a combo of fresh fruit and leafy greens. This watermelon, arugula and cucumber infusion hit the spot; in fact, I am going to make it again this upcoming weekend.
[ My favorite kind of lettuce: arugula [[ contains tons of vitamins & minerals]] ]
[ Organic red bell pepper ]
[ Sliced hot house cucumbers ]
[ Fresh greens + watermelon slices ]
Watermelon Arugula Salad
1/2 a packet of arugula lettuce
1 cup of kale
1/2 cup of chopped up watermelon
1/2 sliced hot house cucumber
1 sliced red bell pepper
2 squeezes of lemon [ I love Meyer lemons ]
South Beach Vinaigrette Dressing
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Mix dressing ingredients [ I used a martini shaker to combine all my salad dressing ingredients up ]. Set aside in the fridge. Cut up kale in to small bite-size pieces, chop watermelon, cucumbers and slice the bell pepper. Mix together in a bowl & add lemon and arugula. Add dressing and toss the salad lightly. This pairs well with a glass of Pinot Grigio!
I would never have thought to combine watermelon with arugala, but it looks fresh and cleansing. Also photographs well 🙂
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These photos are amazing, and i’m now craving watermelon =P
awesome blog.
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I have a recipe like this, too! My friend introduced me to the watermelon/arugula salad concept when I was visiting her house. The watermelon totally takes away the bitterness of the arugula, even my teen will eat an arugula salad when I make it with watermelon!
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