Ingredients
Salad
- 3 cups cubed seedless watermelon
- 3 peaches, cut into 1/2-inch segments
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon minced chives
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 cups baby arugula
Dressing
- 1 tablespoon minced jalapeños
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the cubed watermelon, peach segments, sliced scallions, minced chives, and crumbled feta cheese to form the base of your salad.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the minced jalapeños, minced garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, freshly squeezed lime juice, and olive oil until well emulsified.
- Add dressing to salad: Drizzle half of the prepared dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly with the flavors.
- Incorporate arugula and finish dressing: Stir in the baby arugula leaves, then add your desired amount of the remaining dressing to suit your taste, tossing lightly to combine everything.
Notes
- Use ripe, juicy peaches and seedless watermelon for the best flavor and texture.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeños in the dressing according to your spice preference.
- For a dairy-free version, omit feta or substitute with a vegan cheese alternative.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness as watermelon can release water over time.
- This salad pairs wonderfully with grilled meats or as a light standalone dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian