Watermelon and Feta Salad

Who doesn't love juicy watermelon when it's in season? It certainly is a weekly staple in this house during the months of July and August. I love cold watermelon cubes for a refreshing summertime snack, and I also really love a good watermelon salad. Summer on a plate.

Over the weekend, I devised this recipe for a watermelon and feta cheese salad. It is a divine, simple summer lunch. The sweetness of the watermelon balances out the peppery arugula leaves. Nutty toasted pine nuts add just the right additional component. I'm thinking about having another bowl right now.

Gathered garden flowers in a basic glass vase on our new rustic dining room sideboard table brings a little of summer inside ~ I will have to share my photos of that soon.

Hope you are enjoying your summer as much as I am.

Watermelon and Feta Salad

serves 4

3 big handfuls of arugula

1 (2 pound) watermelon cut into bite-sized chunks

4 ounces crumbled feta cheese

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice {about 3 limes}

1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted

1/2 teaspoon coarse salt

1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

In a stainless steel skillet, toast the pine nuts {stirring occasionally} over medium-high heat for about 4 minutes ~ they will be brown and fragrant. Set aside to cool.

In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and the pepper.

In a large salad bowl, combine arugula, watermelon, feta cheese, pine nuts, and lime dressing. Toss to coat.