One of the best parts of summer is the plentiful, affordable, delectable fruit.

Needless to say, I felt a bit of pressure to serve the perfect menu.

It was a huge hit, as the slightly unexpected combination of flavors worked so well.

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Mound the salad on a plate and top it with the shrimp and the remaining feta.

Place the watermelon evenly around the edge of the plate.

Reprinted fromThe Biggest Loser Quick and Easy Cookbook by Devin Alexander() 2011 by Universal Studios Licensing LLLP.

watermelon feta salad with shrimp

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It’s always met with rave reviews, and it’s so easy to throw together!

Mound the arugula on a dinner plate or salad bowl.

plate of arugula lettuce salad with sliced cherries goat cheese and nuts

Place the cherries around the outer perimeter.

Sprinkle the goat cheese and walnuts over the top.

Drizzle the dressing over the top.

Sprinkle with salt and pepper, if desired.

Toss, if desired.

Top with chicken, salmon, tofu or tempeh.

Plan ahead by storing the fruit in a paper bag until it’s ripe.

After that, transfer it to a plastic bag and store in the refrigerator.

If you don’t have a perfectly ripe peach, fresh cherries will make this salad memorable, too.

Just be careful when selecting your balsamic.

Some have as much as 10 grams of sugar per tablespoon.

Mound the kale on a dinner plate or salad bowl.

Place the peaches around the outer perimeter.

Sprinkle the feta and almonds over the top.

Drizzle the dressing over the top.

Sprinkle with salt and pepper, if desired, and toss.

Top with salmon, chicken, tofu or tempeh, if desired.