Alabama state employee association Alabama state employee health insurance Alabama state employee association Alabama state employee insurance Alabama state employees’ health insurance arsea ARSEA ARSEA Benefits ARSEA board members ARSEA Meeting ARSEA Meetings ARSEA Meetings ARSEA Tier Conversion ARSEA/APEAL ARSEA/APEAL CONVENTION ARSEA/APEAL office BONUSES FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT RETIREES e-mails employees employees eligible to retire at both a state and local level Insurance fraud Alabama Department of Insurance Latest News Legislative Advocacy magazine MEMBER-ONLY PORTAL Non-partisan public retiree advocacy group protecting retirement income Protecting Retirement Income Publications Retired state employee’s association retirees retirees at the state and local level retirement income RSA retirement seminar SEIB insurance coverage SEIB state health insurance Senior Citizens Hall of Fame SIGN UP FOR TEXT ALERTS South Baldwin ARSEA Chapter State of Alabama retiree’s health insurance Weekly Update Image

May’s Recipe: Watermelon Salad with Arugula, Feta, & Fresh Herbs

May 1, 2023

Watermelon season starts as early as May in many places, so what better time to kick off the summer than with a delicious recipe featuring this refreshing and healthy ingredient? As with all produce, the less time there is for watermelons between harvest and purchase, the better they’ll taste. Your local farmer’s market is perfect for the freshest watermelons.

 

This refreshing and super fresh arugula watermelon salad recipe is perfect for Summer and all your warm weather feasts. A big bowl of this is also a stunning presentation to the potluck table.

 

Helpful Hint: Test out variations of this watermelon salad recipe with different fresh herbs to discover what your favorite is!

 

Ingredients

  • 4 cups of watermelon cubes, cut into 1-inch cubes 
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • Zest 1 lemon
  • 1 Tablespoon of lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped herbs such as mint, oregano, basil leaves, parsley, or dill chopped (reserve a few whole leaves for garnish)
  • 4 ounces feta cheese 
  • 3 cups fresh arugula
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Kosher salt to taste

 

Instructions

  • In large bowl combine olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice and mint or herbs or choice. Stir to combine.
  • Add watermelon chunks and gently stir to coat the dressing in the watermelon.
  • Add feta cheese, arugula, black pepper. Gently toss to combine all ingredients. Taste for seasoning and add salt if needed. Serve chilled.

 

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Yield: 6 Servings

 

Have a recipe you’d like to share? Submit it below!

#Benefits
Share:
RECENT POSTS
The Top Scams to Watch Out for in 2025
The Top Scams to Watch Out for in 2025

In our increasingly digital world, the top scams continue to evolve, with fraudsters developing new and sophisticated ways to

#Helping, #Retirement

Read More

There’s More Connection Between Your Vision and Heart Health Than Meets the Eye
There’s More Connection Between Your Vision and Heart Health Than Meets the Eye

We all remember the song “Dem Bones,” with lyrics like “The hip bone's connected to the backbone.”

#Helping, #Retirement, #Benefits

Read More

Fall in Love with a World of Savings This Valentine’s with AMBA Passport
Fall in Love with a World of Savings This Valentine’s with AMBA Passport

Here’s some fun trivia about Valentine’s Day: it’s believed that Geoffrey Chaucer invented

#Helping, #Retirement, #Membership, #Benefits

Read More

How Often Should Older Adults Go to the Dentist?
How Often Should Older Adults Go to the Dentist?

The eyes may be the gateway to your soul, but oral health is a window into overall health. When it comes to your teeth and

#Helping, #Retirement, #Benefits

Read More

©2024 ARSEA/APEAL. All Rights Reserved