Watermelon Arugula Salad with Pepper Jelly Dressing
With tender arugula, crisp cucumber and red onion, creamy blue cheese, crunchy candied pecans and lots of sweet, juicy melon this Watermelon Arugula Salad is beyond delicious!
Servings: 6
Calories: 57kcal
Ingredients
- 5 ounces arugula
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh mint
- 3 cups diced or balled watermelon
- 1½ cups sliced seedless cucumber
- ½ medium red onion thinly sliced
- ¾ cup Candied Pecans
- ¼-½ cup crumbled blue cheese
- 6 tablespoons Red Pepper Jelly dressing more to taste
Instructions
- Just before serving, combine the arugula and mint in a large serving bowl. Drizzle with 2-3 tablespoons of the dressing and toss lightly with two large forks or a salad tongs.
- Top with the watermelon, cucumber and red onion and drizzle with 3 tablespoons more dressing. Top with the blue cheese and the candied pecans. Serve extra dressing at the table. Enjoy!
Notes
See Café Tips above in the post for more detailed instructions and tips to ensure success.
Nutritional information does not include the Candied Pecans and Red Pepper Jelly Dressing. See those individual recipes for their nutritional information.
Nutrition
Calories: 57kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 87mg | Potassium: 249mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1143IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 1mg