Southwest Watermelon Salad

What makes this watermelon salad southwest is the addition of pepper jack cheese and fresh cilantro; the arugula base adds even more flavor.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 476 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup cider vinegar
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• ¼ cup canola oil
• ⅓ cup chopped cilantro
• 3 shallots, chopped
• 1 bunch arugula
• 2 (8 ounce) packages shredded pepper Jack cheese
• 1 seedless watermelon, cubed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pour canola oil in a thin stream into vinegar; whisk until blended. Season dressing with salt and pepper.

Step 2

Toss watermelon, shallots, cilantro, and dressing together in a large bowl. Arrange arugula on plates and spoon salad on; top with pepper Jack cheese.