Independence Day Watermelon, Feta and Arugula Salad

It’s almost the Fourth of July. Let’s talk about some neat food & drink ideas for this upcoming holiday.

I’m going to start out with a salad. Yes, a salad.

This salad is light, crisp and delicious. Perfect for Independence day. Serve this up with some refreshing drinks for a nice summer evening.

Watermelon, Feta and Arugula Salad

Ingredients:

Salad

6 cups arugula, washed and dried
4 cups cubed watermelon, drained for 10 minutes
1 cup diced feta cheese
1/2 cup Ocean Spray Craisins Blueberry Juice Infused Dried Cranberries
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion

Dressing

1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons Ocean Spray Blueberry Juice Cocktail
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper

Directions:

Combine all salad ingredients in large bowl. Combine dressing ingredients in a small glass mixing bowl using wire whisk. Pour dressing over salad; toss well to coat.

Makes 6 servings

Recipe Source: Ocean Spray

Stay tuned for another menu idea, coming up tomorrow at 11am Pacific/2pm Eastern!