If you haven't tried watermelon in a salad, you've got to try it now! Watermelon is absolutely amazing all on it's own but just think about adding it to your salad! This Watermelon, Arugula & Parmesan Salad Recipe is my go-to for when I want something refreshing, cool and tasty. It has minimal ingredients with flavors that complement each other really well. You can also add a protein like chicken or steak for a full delicious meal.

Watermelon, Arugula & Parmesan Salad

This is one of my absolute favorite salad recipes to create because it is so simple yet it packs a punch with flavor. I love that it is a unique salad that has restaurant quality taste. You can make this salad with the 3 main ingredients as a side dish or add in avocado and chicken to create a main meal. The dressing can be made with ingredients you probably already have at home. It includes olive oil, orange juice, dijon mustard and salt & pepper to taste. You can substitute the OJ for lime or lemon juice too!

You really want to get the large Parmesan flakes for optimal flavor! The recipe I used for this minimal ingredient, high flavor salad is below:

Watermelon, Arugula & Parmesan Salad Recipe

Name: Watermelon, Arugula & Parmesan Salad Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: Lunch
Ingredients: Cubed Watermelon; Baby Arugula; Parmesan Flakes; Sliced Avocados (optional); Chopped Cooked Chicken (optional); Dressing; 2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil; 2 tablespoons of Orange Juice (Can use lemons or limes too); 1 tablespoon of Dijon Mustard; Add Salt & Pepper to taste

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

A refreshing salad packed with flavors of watermelon, parmesan and arugula.

Ingredients

Cubed Watermelon
Baby Arugula
Parmesan Flakes
Sliced Avocados (optional)
Chopped Cooked Chicken (optional)
Dressing
2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil
2 tablespoons of Orange Juice (Can use lemons or limes too)
1 tablespoon of Dijon Mustard
Add Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions

Add a handfull of arugula to a bowl
Add chopped watermelon on top
Add parmesan flakes
Mix olive oil, orange juice, dijon mustard, salt and pepper in a bowl with a fork until combined.
Pour dressing on top of the salad and enjoy!
Add sliced chicken and/or avocado if desired.

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Dijon Mustard

I typically make this salad for my weekday lunches but it's also a great dinner for the whole family. The kids don't always eat too much arugula but they can build their own plate with the remaining ingredients.