This simple watermelon tomato salad with arugula is the taste of summer! Tomatoes and watermelon might seem like a strange addition to a green salad, but trust us, the flavors meld together so well, and the color combination is absolutely stunning!
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Culinary Tips for How to Make a Watermelon Salad
Dice the watermelon into ¾” cubes for easy eating.
Toast the sliced almonds in a skillet for the best flavor.
Don’t make the salad in advance or it will be soggy!
Ingredient Swaps & Substitutions
- Red Wine Vinegar: Substitute balsamic, white wine, champagne, or apple cider vinegar.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Substitute avocado or canola oil. Looking for some tasty high quality extra virgin olive oil? Try out one of our favorites, Enzo’s Table.
- Arugula: Go for any dark leafy green you love, or mix and match for variety! Options like butterhead, baby kale, red or green leaf lettuce, mizuna, romaine, spinach, or watercress all work beautifully. Iceberg? If you must, but it’s not winning any awards for nutrients or flavor. If you’re skipping regular kale, feel free to skip the massaging step, too.
- Watermelon: Use red, yellow, with seeds or seedless.
- Cherry Tomatoes: We like the yellow color with the red watermelon, but red cherry or grape tomatoes will work just as well!
- Mint: substitute fresh basil or oregano for other herbs that compliment watermelon’s sweet flavor.
- Feta: Bold cheeses bring big flavor. A little feta goes a long way, but feel free to swap in asiago, blue, goat, gorgonzola, or parmesan for a similar impact.. If making a vegan watermelon salad, feel free to leave out or substitute with nutritional yeast for a similar cheesy flavor.
- Toasted Almonds: Nuts are your salad’s best friend! Use any type you like, but if they’re raw, toast them first – it’s a game changer for flavor.
Salad Recipe Variations: Make it Your Own!
Create a watermelon tomato cucumber salad by adding some diced cucumbers. Leave the peel on for extra nutrition!
Equipment Recommendations for this Easy Watermelon Salad Recipe
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- Whisk – perfect for ensuring your dressings are well-combined.
- Cutting board & Chef’s knife – to cook like a chef, of course!
- Salad Spinner – the secret to crisp, dry greens.
- Bench Scraper – A tidy multitasker! Scoop ingredients or clean your board.
- Nested mixing bowls – great for mixing, serving, & storing!
- Storage Containers – for leftover prepped ingredients
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Is this Watermelon Tomato Salad with Mint Healthy?
This salad is full of healthy ingredients! Featuring watermelon, tomatoes, arugula, and almonds, this salad is a great choice to accompany your next meal.
Watermelons and Tomatoes
Watermelons and tomatoes are both rich in Vitamin C and lycopene. Lycopene is a phytonutrient that helps protect against heart disease and prostate cancer.
Arugula
Arugula is a member of the cruciferous vegetable family, along with broccoli and cauliflower. These vegetables are rich in essential vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients that promote health and help fight diseases, especially cancer and heart disease.
Almonds
Nuts are a great source of plant-based protein and healthy fat. Almonds in particular are high in monounsaturated fats which are good for heart health.
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Watermelon Tomato Salad Serving Suggestions
Make a full meal by serving this watermelon salad alongside roasted sweet potatoes and simple turkey meatballs, with a filling bean burger, or accompanied by baked pesto salmon.
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Salad Storage Tips
If preparing in advance, leave all of the ingredients separated and store in airtight containers. Then, when it is time to eat, toss everything together!
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Watermelon Tomato Salad
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 cup ¾" diced watermelon
- ½ cup halved yellow cherry tomatoes
- 1 Tablespoon chopped, fresh mint
- 2 Tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
- 2 Tablespoons toasted, sliced almonds
Instructions
- Prepare the vinaigrette. In a medium bowl, add the vinegar, salt, and pepper. Slowly add extra virgin olive oil, whisking continuously.
- Add the arugula, watermelon, cherry tomatoes, and mint to bowl. Gently toss with tongs to evenly coat salad with vinaigrette. Sprinkle with feta cheese and almonds. Enjoy!
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Such a refreshing salad on a hot summer day! So easy to throw together very quickly and my kids love it!
So glad they like it!