Watermelon, Mango and Arugula Salad is a colorful mix of fruit and veggies tossed with toasted pine nuts, dried cranberries, feta cheese and a fig jam vinaigrette to make a healthy and refreshing summer dish.
It’s summer. Which means it’s HOT — unless you live in some frozen part of the world, in which case I’m really, really sorry. I, on the other hand, am here in Florida, sweltering in the summer sun. Except for when it’s raining. Because when it rains, it pours, and then your day is pretty much ruined because it’s usually right smack dab in the middle of it. Oh well, we survive. To combat the heat, #SundaySupper is straight chillin’ today with recipes for food we can serve cold. Today’s Summer Chillin’ theme is hosted by Alaiyo of Pescetarian Journal. Thanks, Alaiyo!
When I think of cold food, salad is the first thing that comes to mind — but not just any salad; fruit salad, pasta salad, macaroni salad, potato salad, and of course regular garden salads and the like. I love all of the above — sans mayo. Ew. Please don’t bring me a salad of any kind that has mayo in it. And if you do, it’d better be such trace amounts that I have no idea it’s there…
My favorite salads always incorporate both fruit AND veggies. It’s the best of both worlds, and when you have super seasonable ingredients on hand, why not throw ’em all together in one dish. It only makes sense. Watermelon and mango are all over the place nowadays, especially down here in Florida where everyone has mango trees and they fall off the branches almost as frequently as it rains. This is great for me because they are probably my two favorite fruits. I can’t get enough. One of my good friends has a neighborhood full of mango trees and will bring me them whenever she can find a good one. So stay tuned, because there are lots of mango recipes coming this summer…
But for today, I’m giving you salad. But not just any old salad. This Watermelon, Mango and Arugula Salad is full of juicy watermelon, fresh mango, and peppery arugula. Oh but wait, there’s more. Crunchy toasted pine nuts, sweet dried cranberries, and briny feta cheese are tossed in along with a a fig jam vinaigrette. Watermelon, Mango and Arugula Salad will be a staple on my dinner table all summer long. I think I’m in love.
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Now take a look at all the other “Summer Chillin” recipes #SundaySupper has for you today!
Brisk Beverages
- Blackberry and Peach Sparkling {Camping} Sangria from Simply Healthy Family
- Mocha Madness Milkshake from Desserts Required
- Savory Salted Cumin Mint Lassi With Greek Yogurt from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Skinny Watermelon Mojito from Peanut Butter & Peppers
- Southern Sweet Tea from Gluten Free Crumbley
- Strawberry Mango White Sangria from The Texan New Yorker
- The Polar Cap Drink from Seduction in the Kitchen
- Vanilla Root Beer Cream Soda from Feed Me, Seymour
Chilled Starters
- Avocado Hummus Dip from Shockingly Delicious
- Bak Kwa (Grilled Chili Pork Jerky) from Food Lust People Love
- Cucumber-Watercress Soup – Gazpacho Style from The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Gazpacho from Jelly Toast
- Green Gazpacho from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Rabarbersuppe Med Vin (Danish Rhubarb Wine Soup from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
- Mexican Flag Guacamole from What Smells So Good?
- Polish Chilled Beet Soup (Chlodnik) from Curious Cuisiniere
- Tuna Tartare from Kimchi Mom
- White Gazpacho from The Little Ferraro Kitchen
Snappy Salads and Sides
- Antipasto Tortellini Pasta Salad from Neighborfood
- Broccoli Salad from Flavor Mosaic
- Cantaloupe Risotto from Confessions of A Culinary Diva
- Cold Peanut Noodles from girlichef
- Korean Salad from Noshing With The Nolands
- Layered Salad with Green Goddess Dressing from Delaware Girl Eats
- Pesto Pasta Salad from Supper for a Steal
- Picnic Orzo Salad from A Mama, Baby & Shar-pei in the Kitchen
- Spinach Salad with Curried Apple and Cashew Dressing from Peaceful Cooking
- Tortellini Pesto Pasta Salad from Serena Bakes Simply from Scratch
- Tuna and Potato Salad from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Quinoa Fruit Salad with a Creamy Yogurt Dressing from Simply Gourmet
- Watermelon, Mango and Arugula Salad from Take a Bite Out of Boca
Refreshing Main Dishes
- Buffalo and Blue Cheese Chicken Salad from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad from Cookin’ Mimi
- Jalapeno Ham Salad from Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
- Shrimp Ceviche from Kudos Kitchen by Renee
- Surimi Salad from Pescetarian Journal
- Zucchini Lasagna from Nosh My Way
Cool Confections
- Berry Ice Cream Bomb from Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- Cherry Cream Cheese Ice Cream from Magnolia Days
- Lemon Curd Parfait from Life Tastes Good
- Lemon Thyme Ice Pops from Country Girl in the Village
- Mocha Latte Ice Cream from The Foodie Army Wife
- No Maker Required Berry Ice Cream from Hot Momma’s Kitchen Chaos
- No-Bake Penuche Drop Cookies from Killer Bunnies, Inc.
- No-Bake Raspberry and Japanese Yuzu Citrus Bars from NinjaBaking.com
- No Churn Lemon Ice Cream {Dairy Free} from Healthy. Delicious.
- Nutella and Pistachio Gelato from La Bella Vita Cucina
- Olive Oil Gelato from The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Pluot Ice Cream from Crazy Foodie Stunts
- Raspberries and Cream Panna Cotta from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
- Salted Caramel Gelato from Manu’s Menu
- Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Pie from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Sandwiches from The Redhead Baker
- Trio of Fruity Ice Cream Toppings from Foxes Love Lemons
- Vanilla Bean Chia Seed Pudding from Pies and Plots
- White Chocolate Fruit Dip from Hezzi D’s Book and Cooks
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The balance of color in your salad is spot on, Shaina. And the blending of fruit flavors with ricotta is brilliant! P.s. You’re lucky you are getting rain…Love if you could send some to California =)
Thanks! But I used feta, not ricotta 😉 And I’d love to send you some rain, Kim, there’s WAY too much going on here!!
I love everything in this salad. I can just imagine the interplay of flavors with the sweet watermelon and mango along with peppery arugula. Genius! Thanks for posting such a tasty addition to the Summer Chillin’ lineup.
Alaiyo
Thanks, Alaiyo! I love adding fruit to my salads. Especially in the summer!
Such an amazing combination of ingredients, Shaina! And I love the simple dressing! A winner for sure!
Thanks, Liz. I have to admit though that using the fig jam for the dressing was totally my friend’s idea, but it was genius!
You must know my mom! She’d be nuts for this
Perfect for hot Summer days and so healthy. After my bad eating habits this holiday weekend, this should be on my table tonight.
Hahah, yes a healthy salad is a definite after holiday eating 😉
Our favorite salads always include fruit and vegetables as well and sometimes even nuts and cheese, if we are pushing the boat out, so to speak. I love your flavor combination here, Shaina! And it’s so pretty!
Thanks, Stacy!! I love throwing all of those things in my salads. It makes every bite a little something different!
Arugula and fruit go so well together! This sounds delicious and so easy. Perfect for summer 🙂
This salad just screams Summer to me! Love the flavors. Yum!
Feta and Watermelon are a match made in heaven.
I agree!!!
You managed to put all of my favorite things into one gorgeous salad. Perfect for our 90+ degree weather!!!
YES! Florida summer calls for lotttts of chilled, refreshing foods
I love these kinds of fruity salads for summer, I could eat this every day for lunch!
Scrumptious looking salad and perfect for summer!
This looks unbelievable. This type of salad really satisfies my summer light and healthy cravings (of course I follow salads like this with ice cream, but whatever). Beautiful pictures too. 🙂
Hey, if you’re having a healthy salad for dinner than ice cream is perfectly acceptable for dessert. It’s all about balance! Haha
This looks scrumptious – AGAIN! You always have something delicious for us, don’t you. Incedentally, I’m the opposite of you when it comes to mayo. Hubby is always flabbergasted at how much Miracle Whip I like on my sandwiches, and I like both MW and mayo in my salads. I have started making my own mayo, just because it’s so much better, and nicer to know exactally what’s going into it. HUGS
Thank you so much, Cheryl! Eeek…mayo and I just do not mix lol. But I agree about making your own, I’m sure its MUCH better lol
This is certainly my kind of summer salad too, Shaina! I cannot wait to try your delicious, chilled salad! Saved, printed and PINNED!
Roz
Thanks, Roz. I know you’ll love this salad!
What a gorgeous salad! I love all the complex flavors! I can only imagine the fig dressing is incredible!
Thanks, Serena, the dressing was super easy!
I’ve always been a fan of fruit in my salads! This combination sounds so refreshing!
Me too, I like the combo of fruits and veggies 🙂
Combining refreshing watermelon and spicy arugula should make for a great eat!
Thanks, Cathy!
All of those wonderful ingredients! YUM it makes for one awesome salad!!
what a great idea for a salad! I bet the peppery arugula tastes great with the sweet watermelon! Thanks for sharing!
Wonderful combination – can’t wait to try that fig jam vinaigrette!
Growing up in the south, watermelon was a summertime staple. It was quite refreshing when the heat index reached 120 in the shade! Pinned and shared. Thank you for linking with us at The Yuck Stops Here. Hope to see you this week for the new party! Please grab a party button if you have not done so already.
Thanks, Chrystal! Watermelon is the most refreshing fruit of the summer 🙂