Watermelon, Feta and Couscous Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
A refreshing summer salad, this Watermelon, Feta and Couscous Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette is packed with sweet summer watermelon, peppery arugula and salty feta cheese that makes for one delicious salad!
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: feta cheese, pearl couscous, summer salad, watermelon
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 444kcal
Author: MaryAnn Dwyer
Citrus Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. honey
- 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
- 3/4 cup olive oil
Salad
- 1 cup pearl couscous, cooked according to package directions and cooled
- 3 cups seeded watermelon, cut into cubes or into balls with a melon baller
- 4 cups baby arugula, firmly packed
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 oz. crumbled feta cheese
Citrus Vinagrette
In a medium bowl, stir together orange and lemon juices, honey, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper. Whisk in olive oil. Set aside.
Salad
In a large bowl, combine cooked and cooled couscous with a few tablespoons on the dressing. Gently toss in watermelon, arugula, red onion and feta cheese. Add more of the dressing and toss until mixture is fully coated, saving any extra dressing for serving. Season with salt and pepper.
Calories: 444kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 566mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 850IU | Vitamin C: 18.2mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 1mg