This Arugula, Watermelon and Feta Salad is quick and easy to toss together and a great side dish for anything on the grill.

I think watermelon is a lot like corn in the sense that it is truly best eaten as is; directly off the rind or the cob. There is nothing quite as refreshing (and messy) as biting into a big slice of watermelon on a hot summer’s day, and although this I truly think that is the best way to eat it, there is something fun about getting creative in the kitchen with seasonal vegetables.  So, once I used corn to create my Mexican Street Corn Salad, I figured there must be fun way to use watermelon too.

Since watermelon is only really around during the summer months, this salad is best made for a backyard BBQ or party.  It can be made ahead of time, just be sure not to dress the salad until the moment you are about to eat as the arugula will wilt quickly. Arugula is a really peppery leafy green so I love using it in salad with lighter and sweeter flavours. I think the combination of spiciness, sweetness, and saltiness in this salad makes for a really delicious bite.