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Balsamic Watermelon Salad

a juicy summer salad
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, starter
Cuisine healthy
Keyword fruit, summer recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Author Let's Talk Mommy

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

  • 1 small watermelon
  • 3/4 cup blueberries
  • 1/4 cup cubed feta cheese
  • 1 jalapeño
  • 1/2 cup fresh arugula
  • Balsamic dressing

Dressing Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp chopped shallot
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

Making the salad

  1. Cut watermelon into large pieces, save the rind for serving
  2. In large bowl, toss all ingredients together
  3. Pour ingredients out onto a large tray
  4. Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette dressing on top to your specifications

Making the dressing

  1. In a blender, mix vinegar, shallot, mustard, syrup on high
  2. Add olive slowly, while continuing to blend until combined
  3. Use up to 5 days, keep refrigerated.

Recipe Notes

*Serve on a plate, or on the watermelon rind