Snow Pea, Melon and Peanut Salad

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Get with the Program- by Bob Green

Serves 4 people

Categories: Salad- Salad Dressings- Slaw

Ingredients

  • 2 cups snow peas, trimmed, blanched and chilled
  • 1 cup diced seedless watermelon
  • 1 cup diced honeydew
  • 1 cup diced cantaloupe
  • 1 Tsp. chopped fresh mint
  • 1 cup unsalted, dry roasted peanuts, slightly chopped
  • 2 cups watercress, washed and drained
  • 1 tsp. peanut oil
  • 1 Tbsp. pineapple juice
  • pinch of cayenne
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh-squeezed lime juice
  • 1 tsp. honey
  • kosher salt to taste
  • fresh-ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Combine the snow peas, assorted melons, watercress and mint in a large bowl.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut oil, pineapple juice, cayenne, lime juice, honey, salt and pepper.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the melon salad and toss gently. Add the peanuts, toss and serve immediately.

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