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Watermelon and Arugula Chicken Salad

This healthy Watermelon and Arugula Chicken Salad is a light, refreshing summer salad that’s still satisfying enough for a meal. It’s made with rotisserie chicken, which means it takes just minutes to get it on the table!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: summer lunch idea, summer salad recipes, watermelon arugula salad
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Salad:

  • 4 cups cubed fresh watermelon
  • cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 1 5-ounce package arugula
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds toasted
  • 8 ounces skinless boneless rotisserie chicken breast, shredded (about 2 cups)

Dressing:

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Salad:

  • Combine watermelon, onion, mint, and arugula in a large bowl. Add almonds and chicken to combine.

Dressing:

  • Combine olive oil, lemon rind, juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add oil mixture to watermelon mixture; toss gently to coat.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a day.