Watermelon and Arugula Salad
Watermelon and Arugula Salad
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon aged balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons pineapple juice
Sea salt and pepper to taste
Watermelon slices, seeds and rind removed
5 ounces arugula or rocket lettuce
¼ cup crumbled goat cheese
In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, pineapple juice and salt and pepper to taste. Arrange watermelon slices on serving plate and top with arugula greens. Drizzle vinaigrette over arugula greens and add crumbled goat cheese to serve.
Serves 4
Back by popular demand, I am posting this gorgeous recipe for your summer tasting pleasure! This recipe was featured in the EDIBLE ATLANTA SUMMER 2013 edition. http://edibleatlanta.com/recipes/salad/arugula-and-watermelon-salad-with-sweet-balsamic-vinaigrette/ and will be featured at the Atlanta Botanical Garden this weekend in the Edible Garden. I hope you and your guests enjoy it as much as I do. Watermelon and arugula happen to be loaded with antioxidants and really make eating in this hot weather a pleasure. This one is for dear Linda and my new friend, Lyle. Cheers!
