Melon-and-Mozzarella Salad
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Southern Living
Serves 10 peopleCategories: Salads- Salad Dressings- Slaw
Ingredients
- 3 cups peeled, coarsely chopped fresh peaches (about 1 1/2 b.)
- 1 (8 oz.) tub fresh small mozzarella cheese balls, cut in half
- 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil
- 3/4 cup Lemon-Poppy Seed Dressing
- 4 cups seeded and cubed watermelon
- 4 cups cubed honey dew melon
- 3 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- 2 cups seedless green grapes, cut in half
- Garnishes: fresh raspberries, mint leaves
Directions
- Toss first 3 ingredients with 1/4 cup Lemon-Poppy Seed Dressing.
- Layer watermelon, peach mixture, honeydew, berries, and grapes in a large glass trifle dish or tall glass bowl. Serve immediately, or cover and chill up to 8 hours. Toss with remaining 1/2 cup dressing just before serving. Garnish, if desired.
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Lemon-Poppy Seed Dressing:
- Process 2/3 cup vegetable oil, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup fre4sh lemon juice, 1 1/2 Tbsp. poppy seeds, 2 tsp. finely chopped onion, 1 tsp. Dijon mustard, and 1/2 tsp. salt in a blender until smooth. Store I refrigerator up to 1 week; serve at room temperature.