Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup firmly-packed fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup freshly-squeezed lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups firmly-packed arugula
- 3 cups 1/2-inch cubed watermelon
- 1 medium seedless cucumber, ends trimmed and thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced and rinsed in cold water
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- additional fresh basil and grated lime zest for topping
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, combine all dressing ingredients and blend until smooth.
- Season the dressing with salt and pepper according to taste.
- Chill the prepared dressing in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve.
Notes
For added flavor, let the salad sit for a few minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Feel free to substitute feta with any cheese of your choice for a different twist.
This salad can be served as a side dish or a light meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.