Description
Watermelon, feta, and grilled chicken salad: a simple, satisfying summer meal. Salty and sweet, this salad is garnished with basil and pumpkin seeds. Gluten-free.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup crumbled or cubed feta
- 6 tablespoons white balsamic
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups loosely packed basil leaves, thinly sliced
- 4 cups watermelon, cubed
- 8 oz baby arugula
- 4 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts, grilled
- 1/3 cup roasted pumpkin seeds
- extra balsamic vinegar for drizzling, optional
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the feta, white balsamic vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil.
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Add the red onion, basil, and watermelon cubes. Toss to coat. (At this point, you can store the mixture covered in the fridge for several hours until ready to serve).
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When ready to serve, add the baby arugula and gently toss again.
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Top with sliced grilled chicken breast and garnish with roasted pumpkin seeds. Drizzle with a little extra balsamic, if desired.
Keywords: watermelon salad, watermelon feta salad, easy watermelon salad