This Watermelon Arugula Salad with Feta and Cucumbers is the perfect refreshing easy summer salad for everyone in your family. This recipe was inspired by a good friend / old teammate and awesome runner who also has a fun family website that has easy recipes and a lot of fun kid/toddler activities. You can check out Sarah at Multiples and Miles.
I love this salad because it has very little prep time and has a variety of uses!
- Refreshing light lunch
- Perfect for a family bbq/picnic because it has kid friendly components
- A great easy weekday summer side
I also love this salad comes together with 5 main ingredients!
Arugula, Watermelon, Feta, Cucumbers + Dressing
How I serve this Watermelon Arugula Salad with Feta and Cucumbers
- The components can be prepped ahead time if taking this to a BBQ, picnic, entertaining at your house, or just as meal prep for a busy night. When you are ready to serve you have 2 options:
- Add all the components to a bowl sprinkle with salt and then dressing toss to combine or
- Leave the components separate so guests / children can take what they want
- When I serve to kids I like to present it separate because many do not like arugula. Which is how I do it as a weeknight side. My children like the watermelon, feta and cucumbers and then I mix it all together for my husband and I (Note: I usually need 1 less cup arugula when I do I separate out components for my children).
- When I serve it for lunch for my kids – I usually add sunflower seeds
- Add sunflower seeds either way for a fun crunch!
Ingredients
- 3 cups seedless watermelon cut into cubes (1-2 inches)
- 1 cup english cucumber peeled and chopped (half moons)
- 3-4 oz about 3 cups cup baby arugula *about 2 cups when serving as a family deconstructed version
- 1 cup feta cheese cut into 1 inch pieces or crumbled
- 1/4 - 1/2 tsp salt optional
- 2 tbsp roasted sunflower seeds optional (it adds a nice crunch if you have and my children like them on their deconstructed plates)
- Dressing: balsamic glaze, favorite balsamic dressing or 1 tbsp olive oil oil + 1 tbsp vinegar of choice
Instructions
Combined Instructions:
- Peel and chop your cucumber and cut your watermelon and feta (if not using crumbled) into cubes
- In a large bowl add the Arugula, watermelon, cucumber and feta and sprinkle with salt (1/4 - 1/2 tsp)
- Add dressing and toss until fully combined
Deconstructed Instructions:
- Peel and chop your cucumber and cut your watermelon and feta (if not using crumbled) into cubes
- Add your arugula to a large bowl and your remaining components in separate bowls
- Serve with dressing and allow guests / family members to create their own
Notes
- This serves 2-3 people as large lunch salads
- When I serve to kids I like to present it separate because many do not like arugula. Which is how I do it as a weeknight side. My children like the watermelon, feta and cucumbers and then I mix it all together for my husband and I (Note: I usually need 1 less cup arugula when I do I separate out components for my children).
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