Chicken Watermelon Salad with Feta

5 from 3 votes

Chicken Watermelon Salad with Feta

Our refreshing and hearty Chicken Watermelon Salad with Feta is the ultimate kitchen sink salad perfect for summer lunches. The epitome combo of sweet and salty, using the little bits of leftovers found in your fridge and garden and tossed in a fresh balsamic, vinegar, dijon and honey dressing, it’s the summer salad you’ll be enjoying until the end of the season.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: food and drink, Main, Salad

Cuisine: Canadian, north american

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: servings

Calories: 350kcal

Author: Philip Lago and Mystique Mattai

Ingredients

Dressing

3 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Salad

4 cups watermelon cubed
4 cups arugula
2 cups leftover chicken shredded
½ cup feta cheese crumbled
½ small red onion thinly sliced rounds
1 sprig basil torn or chopped
2 tablespoon pistachios chopped

Instructions

Whisk olive oil, balsamic, Dijon, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Place the arugula in a salad bowl or large plate. Drizzle with half the dressing and toss until evenly dressed.
Arrange the dressed arugula on the serving plate. Top with shredded chicken, watermelon cubes, and red onions. Drizzle with remaining dressing.
Sprinkle the salad with feta cheese, pistachios, and basil. Finish with a sprinkling of flakey sea salt and fresh ground pepper.

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Notes

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Shred the chicken: shredding the chicken versus chopping it. Shredded chicken provides lots of nooks and crannies to soak up the dressing.

Simplify the salad: omit the red onions, pistachios, and basil for a quick and simple salad to pack for lunch or get on the table in a hurry.

Make it spicy: sprinkle chili flakes or drizzle chili oil over the salad to add a kick that pairs perfectly with the watermelon.

Greens: other greens that work well with the salad are romaine lettuce, mustard greens, or frisée.

Storage: Chicken watermelon salad is best if prepared and served right away. If you have leftovers, remove the arugula and basil, then store the remaining ingredients for a maximum of 1 day.

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