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Watermelon Arugula Feta Salad with Berries, Pomegranate

Published: Oct 30, 2015 Modified: Aug 26, 2020 By Sujata Shukla This blog generates income via ads. This post may contain affiliate links. PepperOnPizza may earn a commission for purchases made after clicking these links. View our disclosure policy for details

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When fellow foodblogger and foodie Teena Sunoj asked me to contribute a 'pink' salad to her Facebook page 'Salad Nation' to promote awareness of Breast Cancer this October, I could think only of pomegranate and cranberries as the ingredients for the salad. I've taken a classic Watermelon Arugula Feta Salad, and 'pinked' it up with luscious strawberries, and arils of dark pink pomegranates.

Pomegranates are considered a superpower in the battle against various cancers including breast cancer and prostate cancer. In breast cancer, research suggests that pomegranates suppress the production of oestrogen and thereby slow down the growth of the disease.

Strawberries are known to be a good dietary source of vitamin C and folate as well as to contain some potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus.Strawberries are said to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cholesterol-lowering, and neuro-protective properties. Research suggests they may lower coronary heart disease risk. Some research has suggested they help reduce the risk of some cancers such as oesophageal cancer.

I added Cranberries as they are important in helping the body fight against disease, as they are know to be high in vitamin C content, as well as phyto-chemicals and antioxidants. Some medical research suggests that cranberries may have some effect in anti-proliferation of some cancers such as breast cancer, liver, lung and prostate cancers, and may be effective in controlling inflammation as a result of urinary bladder infections.

One titbit I read online about cranberries, onhttp://www.whfoods.com/ says "....For many years, water-harvesting of cranberries has been looked upon as an industry convenience. It's simply easier to harvest berries that are floating on the surface. However, recent research has shown that the anthocyanin content of cranberries (the phytonutrients that give the berries their amazing red color) is increased in direct proportion to the amount of natural sunlight striking the berry. If berries floating on top of water get exposed to increased amounts of natural sunlight (in comparison to other growing and harvesting conditions), they are likely to develop greater concentrations of anthocyanins. These greater concentrations of anthocyanins are likely to provide us with stronger health benefits. .. If it can expose cranberries to greater amounts of natural sunlight, it can increase phytonutrient health benefits that involve the unique antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of anthocyanin."

As is the case with any vegetable or fruit, the berries should be washed well to reduce risk of any pesticide adhering to the skin.

Considering all this, the Watermelon Arugula Feta Salad  made from these disease fighting berries seemed an appropriate recipe to create as my contribution to increasing the awareness of breast cancer.

Watermelon Arugula Feta Salad with Strawberries Cranberries and Pomegranate

Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2 serving
Author: Sujata Shukla
A classic Arugula Watermelon Feta salad enhanced with cranberries, strawberries and pomegranate along with healthy greens such as Swiss chard and Red sorrel, for a salad bursting with Cancer fighting goodness and great taste.
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Ingredients

  • 1 bunch arugula - leaves - (200 gms)
  • 2 cups watermelon - , diced,
  • 1 cup Strawberries - sliced
  • 1 cup Cranberries
  • 1 cup pomegranate - arils
  • ½ cup feta cheese
  • ½ cup Walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • to taste salt
  • mint leaves - to garnish

Instructions

  • Pinch the arugula (rocket) leaves away from the stalks, wash and dry throughly in a salad spinner or between paper napkins. I usually reserve the arugula stalks to add to chutneys or soup, as I love their peppery flavour.
  • Prepare the fruits as in the ingredients list above. Lightly roast the walnuts for a few minutes.
  • Gently squeeze out liquid from the watermelon, as otherwise the salad can become soggy real fast. (I don't discard the liquid as I can add it to soup or drink it with a sprig of mint).
  • Combine the Arugula, melon, strawberries, cranberries and pomegranate. Add salt and mix.
  • Crumble bits of feta on the salad. Sprinkle pieces of walnut.
  • Dress with the lemon juice and mint leaves just before serving.

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  1. Sujata Shukla says

    January 21, 2016 at 2:33 pm

    Thank you! Do take a picture and send, Sunita! If Arugula is not available, you could blanch tender spinach leaves, tear them to bite size bits and substitute for the arugula instead.

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  2. sunisur says

    January 21, 2016 at 1:37 pm

    The salad looks yum. Will try over the week end 🙂

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  3. Sujata Shukla says

    October 31, 2015 at 5:50 am

    Thanks for 'liking' this post, Shyamala Ravi!

    Reply
  4. Sujata Shukla says

    October 30, 2015 at 9:01 am

    Ramya, I picked them up at my local 'corner' Grocery store . It's called Village Supermarket, at Marathahalli. But it should be available at Natures Basket too

    Reply
  5. Sujata Shukla says

    October 30, 2015 at 8:59 am

    Thank you Ramya and Sujitha!

    Reply
  6. Sujitha Nair says

    October 30, 2015 at 7:51 am

    looks yummy

    Reply
  7. Ramya Menon says

    October 30, 2015 at 7:30 am

    Lovely post Sujata! Where did you pick up the strawberrys? I saw some in Westsidethe other day, but did not look convincing

    Reply

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