Blackened Chicken Watermelon Salad

We love this grilled chicken watermelon salad! Blackened grilled chicken, arugula, watermelon, cucumbers, feta and pistachios drizzled in a watermelon vinaigrette. Super delicious for summer!

You know how much I love a good summer salad.

Ingredients:

SALAD

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts

2 teaspoons smoked paprika

2 teaspoons dried oregano

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

kosher salt and pepper

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

8 ounces baby arugula greens

2 cups cubed watermelon

2 mini cucumbers, thinly sliced

⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese

⅓ cup chopped roasted, salted pistachios

WATERMELON VINAIGRETTE

½ to 1 cup cubed watermelon

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice

1 teaspoon honey

kosher salt and pepper

1 garlic clove, minced

½ cup extra virgin olive oil