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Watermelon Oat Salad

This salad shows off the versatility of oats, and pairs them with the combination of watermelon, feta and basil, turning this dish into an instant summertime favorite.

Prep Time:

15 minutes

Total Time:

30 minutes

Yield:

3 servings

Serving Size:

1/3 recipe

Nutrition Facts

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Nutrition Facts

  • Calories: 430
  • Total Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Sodium: 240mg
  • Carbohydrate: 57g
  • Total Sugar: 17g
  • Added Sugar 0g:
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 13g

Ingredients

1 cup steel-cut oats

3 cups water

1/2 shallot, sliced into thin rings

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar

3 cups diced seedless watermelon, chopped into 1-inch cubes

1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, quartered

3 cups fresh arugula

1 cup basil, roughly chopped

1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine oats and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer oats to a fine mesh strainer and rinse with cold water. Place strainer on top of a bowl and refrigerate for 5 to 10 minutes to strain and cool oats completely. 
  2. Combine the shallots, olive oil, and vinegar in a small bowl and mix. 
  3. Place the watermelon, strawberries, arugula, basil and cooled oats in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with shallot mixture and gently toss. Divide among 3 bowls and top with feta cheese, and salt and pepper, to taste. 

Recipe and photo courtesy of Sam Stephens and Quaker.

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