Watermelon Arugula Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 container of arugula
• 2 pounds of watermelon diced
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. ground pepper
• 1/2 pound chunk parmesan cheese

Directions:

Place arugula and watermelon in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pour enough dressing on arugula to moisten.

Top it off with shaved parmesan cheese.

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