Melon-and-Mozzarella Salad & Poppy Seed Dressing Recipe
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Ingredients: Salad:
3 cups peeled, coarsely chopped fresh peaches
1 (8-oz.) tub fresh small Mozzarella cheese balls, cut in half
3 tbs. chopped fresh basil
3/4 cup Lemon-Poppy Seed Dressing
4 cups seeded and cubed watermelon
4 cups cubed honeydew melon
3 cups sliced fresh strawberries
2 cups seedless green grapes, halved
Garnishes (optional): fresh raspberries, blueberries, mint leaves
Dressing:
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tbsp. poppy seeds
2 tsp. finely chopped onion
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp. salt
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Directions:Salad: Toss peaches, cheese, and basil with 1/4 cup Poppy Seed Dressing. Layer watermelon, peach mixture, honeydew, berries, and grapes in large glass trifle dish. Serve immediately or cover and chill up to 8 hours. Toss with remaining 1/2 cup dressing just before serving. Garnish, if desired.
Poppy Seed Dressing: Process all dressing ingredients in a blender until smooth. Store in refrigerator up to 1 week; serve at room temperature. |
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Notes: My dear friend, travel buddy, and boss -- Kathy Jost -- found this in Southern Living. I am not much of a fruit eater, but when she served this, I kept going back for more. The Poppy Seed Dressing is great on grilled chicken as well.
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