Zesty Melon Salad with Arugula

Name: Zesty Melon Salad with Arugula
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1/2 cantaloupe (halved lengthwise, seeded and cut into half-moons, rinds removed); 1/2 small seedless watermelon (cut into wedges, rinds removed); 4 dried pequin chiles; 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt; 1 cup baby arugula; 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon lime juice

15 MINPrep Time

8Servings

by Giada De Laurentiis

Beginner

Zesty Melon Salad with Arugula, Credit: Elizabeth Newman

Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman

Sweet summer melon with a bit of spice and acidity will change your life - it's almost hard to go back to eating them plain! A bit of peppery arugula transforms this recipe into a sophisticated and easy side dish.

Zesty Melon Salad with Arugula

Servings

Prep Time

15 minutes

Ingredients

1/2 cantaloupe (halved lengthwise, seeded and cut into half-moons, rinds removed)
1/2 small seedless watermelon (cut into wedges, rinds removed)
4 dried pequin chiles
1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt
1 cup baby arugula
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon lime juice

Instructions

This recipe originally appeared on Giada on the Beach. Episode: Italian Surf 'n' Turf.
Shingle the cantaloupe half-moons and watermelon wedges on a platter. Crush the chiles and sprinkle them over the melons. Season with the salt. Scatter with the arugula. Drizzle the olive oil and lime juice over the top.