Description
A refreshing and colorful salad featuring crisp cucumbers, sweet watermelon, peppery arugula, creamy goat cheese, and candied nuts, drizzled with balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cucumber, diced
- 2 cups watermelon, diced
- 2 cups arugula
- 1/2 cup goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup candied nuts (such as pecans or walnuts)
- 1/4 cup balsamic glaze
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the diced cucumber and watermelon in a large bowl.
- Add the fresh arugula and gently toss to mix.
- Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese and candied nuts over the salad.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish.
Notes
For a vegan option, omit the goat cheese or substitute with a vegan alternative. Assemble the salad just before serving for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Cucumber, Watermelon, Salad, Summer, Refreshing, Vegetarian