Watermelon Salad with Blackberries & Arugula
This salad just radiates freshness! It stars watermelon, berries, and mint tossed together in a vibrant berry vinaigrette for a refreshing late-summer lunch. Enjoy for health and happiness 🙂
WATERMELON SALAD WITH BLACKBERRIES, ARUGULA, & MINT
Vegan (leave off goat cheese)
Gluten-free
INGREDIENTS
Salad
- Arugula
- Watermelon, sliced into small cubes
- Blackberries
- Walnuts or pecans (optional)
- Goat cheese
- Fresh mint
- Optional add-ons for a more wholesome meal:
- quinoa
- green peas
- and/or chickpeas
Dressing (makes about 3 servings)
- ½ cup any berries (fresh OR frozen and thawed)
- 2 TBSP red wine vinegar
- 1.5 TBSP maple syrup or honey
- 1 TBSP olive oil
- 1 TBSP water
DIRECTIONS
Prepare Dressing
- Smash and push berries through a fine mesh strainer to extract juice
- Combine berry juice with the rest of the ingredients and mix
- Store any extras in the refrigerator
Assemble Salad
- Toss arugula with desired amount of dressing
- Add watermelon cubes, blackberries, nuts, and goat cheese.
- Roll and chop 2 mint leaves per serving and sprinkle on
- Add salt and pepper, and garnish with additional mint leaves.
- Enjoy!