Beet, Watermelon and Feta Cheese Salad

French Bread with Garlic Dipping Oil
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Ingredients

  • 3 large golden beets, peeled and cut into wedges
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • ½ tsp each of salt pepper, divided
  • ½ (10-oz) pkg baby arugula
  • 2 Tbsp fresh basil leaves
  • 1½ cups cubed watermelon
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp finely minced red onion
  • ½ Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ Tbsp honey
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Combine beets, 1 Tbsp olive oil, ¼ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper on a rimmed baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
  3. Bake 25 minutes or until beets are tender and browned; let cool slightly. Combine arugula, basil, watermelon, and beets in a serving bowl.
  4. Whisk together lemon juice, red onion, mustard, honey, remaining 1 Tbsp oil and remaining ¼ tsp each salt and pepper.
  5. Pour dressing over salad, tossing gently to coat. Sprinkle each serving with feta cheese.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 (13-oz) French baguette, cut into 6 slices
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Warm bread, if desired.
  2. Heat oil and garlic in small skillet; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until garlic is fragrant. Pour olive oil mixture in a small bowl; serve alongside bread slices.

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