“I’m not so sure about watermelon and green salad.”
I hear you. I hear you, fan of donuts and caramels and watermelon margaritas. Watermelon and greens? Suspicious. I totally get it.
Just imagine this watermelon as a crisp, slightly sweet, juicy and delicious plate upon which you eat your salad from. Except it’s an edible plate. A plate that you’re going to eat. Because actually it’s just fruit and it really is delicious with a slightly spicy kale salad.
Its August. We’re melting. But we’re not going down without a fight. Watermelon and greens to the rescue.
It starts with a wedge of watermelon.
By wedge I mean, giant watermelon round. The center of a seedless watermelon, about 1 1/2 inches thick, sliced through and placed on a platter.
Place a few handfuls of baby kale on top of the watermelon. Go ahead and add the thinly sliced shallots and thinly sliced jalapeños. Oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper right on top of the salad and lightly toss it together. I used my clean hands. Watermelon as salad plate and bowl.
Feta and avocado slices for salt and creaminess and the salad is sliced into big wedges.
Crisp and sweet watermelon balances the salty and spicy cheese and jalapeños. Avocados because they’re delicious always.
Are you with me? Sweet meets savory and spice in our salad!
Wait… come to think of it, we’ve been down this road before. Last summer we tossed together spinach, snap peas, and sesame with our watermelon. My summer craving brain is consistent.
PrintWatermelon Wedge Salad with arugula, jalapeño, and avocado
- Prep Time: 15
- Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 large round watermelon slice, about 1 1/2-inch thickness
- 2 heaping cups baby kale, arugula, or spinach
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced shallots
- 1 tablespoons thinly sliced jalapeños
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- salt and fresh cracked black pepper
- 1/2 hass avocado, peeled and sliced
- heaping 1/3 cup crumbled she’s milk feta cheese
Instructions
- Place watermelon slice on a platter.
- Top with greens, shallots, and jalapeños.
- Sprinkle with olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Lightly toss the salad on top of the watermelon slice.
- Top with feta and avocado. Slice into wedges and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
Bhiravi
This is happening in my kitchen next week, hopefully. I saw this on your Instagram and it looked awesome. There hasn’t been enough watermelon in my summer and it’s definitely time to fix that!
Jackie Dodd {The Beeroness}
Beautiful job, lady. This looks absolutely gorgeous.
Lucy @ Lucyeats
I love your first quote -it is exactly what I thought when I saw the title. Watermelon is pretty much perfect the way it is, but that picture is gorgeous!
Kristy
Thank you for not calling this a watermelon pizza. It’s everywhere, and I get it, but it’s just not pizza because you cut it in a wedge.
Cady | wildheartoflife.com
Avo + watermelon, hold the phone! A million times yes, I am on the bandwagon Joy.
Jess Lyons
Totally unexpected and LOVE the added spice idea of the jalepeno. Nicely done!!
Lane | Modern Granola
Interesting… Never say never! I would try it. Any way to consume more watermelon is cool with me :) Very creative recipe!
xx Lane
madelinemarie
It’s like a watermelon pizza! How refreshing for the summer heat ; )
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Ashlyn @ Pedantic Foodie
This looks incredibly refreshing and I love the presentation! I think this would be great for a dinner party!
Amanda
I’m totally sold. Watermelon is absolutely my favorite fruit. I can eat massive amounts of it. And I love it paired with something spicy. This looks amazing. I can’t wait to dig in!
amanda @ on the corner of brodhead
how will i make it through the rest of this work day knowing that this exists??
Sarah
Oh my goodness, looks both amazing and such a beautiful presentation!
x Sarah
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Cara's Healthy Cravings
Brilliant idea, I am on board!
Joanna
As lo as it’s got watermelon it it…then it’s perfection!
cateinthekitchen
This looks amazzzzzing, I need more watermelon in my life.