Melon Salad with Sweet Sesame Dressing

Watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, and cucumbers are tossed with a light vinaigrette to make this fresh and simple side salad.


Melon Salad with Sweet Sesame Dressing


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Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: Makes 6 servings.
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1/3  cup  sugarOn Sale
  • 3  Tbsp.  champagne vinegar or white wine vinegarOn Sale
  • 1/2  tsp.  kosher salt or saltOn Sale
  • 1/2  tsp.  ground gingerOn Sale
  • 3  Tbsp.  vegetable oilOn Sale
  • 3  Tbsp.  extra-virgin olive oilOn Sale
  • 1-1/2  tsp.  sesame seeds, toastedOn Sale
  • 1/2  tsp.  toasted sesame oilOn Sale
  •   Dash  cayenne pepperOn Sale
  • 2  cups  cut up seedless watermelonOn Sale
  • 2  cups  cut up cantaloupeOn Sale
  • 2  cups  cut up honeydewOn Sale
  • 1  cup  sliced English cucumberOn Sale
  •     Lettuce leavesOn Sale
  •     Snipped fresh cilantro (optional)On Sale
  •     Crisp cooked bacon, drained and crumbled (optional)On Sale

Directions
1.
In small saucepan combine sugar, vinegar, salt, and ginger. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat. Place in a medium bowl. Slowly add both oils to sugar mixture in a thin steady stream, whisking constantly until thickened. Stir in sesame seeds, sesame oil, and cayenne pepper; set aside.
2.
In large bowl combine melon and cucumber. Add 1/2 cup of the dressing; toss to coat. Line salad bowls or a platter with lettuce; top with melon mixture. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro and bacon. Pass remaining dressing. Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 233, Total Fat 15 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat 6 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 186 mg, Carbohydrate 26 g, Total Sugar 24 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 59%, Calcium 3%, Iron 4%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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