There is nothing like this simple and classic Watermelon and Goat Cheese Salad Recipe. I layer baby spinach, cucumber, watermelon and goat cheese. I drizzle a homemade honey mustard dressing over top and give a sprinkle of poppy seeds. Season with salt and pepper and you have one delicious lunch.
Try a variation of this recipe using basil, mozzarella and a balsamic glaze for the dressing. It’s amazing.
Let me show you how to assemble this stunner!
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Contents
How to make Watermelon and Goat Cheese Salad Recipe
The first thing you’ll need is a small, sometimes called “personal” sized watermelon. These are typically seedless. Using a melon baller tool, scoop into balls. Reserve the scraps for an upcoming beverage recipe. Stay tuned for that.
![Scooping the watermelon into balls](https://www.whataboutwatermelon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Watermelon-balls.jpg)
I made a quick and easy honey mustard dressing. You’ll need:
- Honey
- Dijon Mustard
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Canola Oil
- Salt
Simply whisk together to combine and taste for seasoning, adjusting as needed.
![Honey Mustard Dressing](https://www.whataboutwatermelon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Honey-Mustard-Dressing.jpg)
If you are not using ready to use spinach, be sure to wash it and spin it dry in a salad spinner.
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Top the spinach with the cucumber half moons and the watermelon balls.
![Spinach watermelon and cucumber](https://www.whataboutwatermelon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Add-watermelon.jpg)
Crumble the goat cheese into small pieces making sure each bite has a taste. Drizzle with your homemade honey mustard dressing. Season with salt and pepper.
![add goat cheese and dressing](https://www.whataboutwatermelon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Without-poppy-seeds.jpg)
The next ingredient is optional. I just love adding poppy seeds to this salad. They add a little something special, don’t you think?
![bottle of poppy seeds](https://www.whataboutwatermelon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Poppy-Seeds.jpg)
Just look at that bite! Sweet and save, cool and refreshing. A little tang from the goat cheese. It’s really delicious.
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Did you make my Watermelon and Goat Cheese Salad Recipe? Leave me a comment below and let me know what you thought.
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Preparation Time:
- Approximately 20 minutes
Equipment Required:
- Melon Baller or Scoop
Ingredients:
- 1 package of Baby Spinach, washed and spun dry
- 1/2 of a mini/personal sized Watermelon, scooped into bite-sized balls
- 1/2 of a Cucumber, cut in half moons
- a few tablespoons of Goat Cheese, to taste
FOR THE HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING:
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon Djion mustard
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/4 cup honey
- Poppy Seeds, to taste
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Method:
- Wash and spin dry the baby spinach.
- Whisk together the ingredients for the honey mustard dressing.
- Scoop the watermelon into balls.
- Slice the cucumber into half moons.
- Assemble the spinach, watermelon and cucumber, crumbling goat cheese on top.
- Drizzle with dressing.
- Sprinkle with poppy seeds, if desired.
Watermelon and goat cheese!? Sounds crazy, I love it and I’ll need to give it a shot.