Cantaloupe and Greens With Balsamic Dressing

Submitted by Barb G.

"This Tasty salad is made with cantaloupe balls, lettuce and a balsamic dressing. Diced prosciutto or other meats can be added for a hardier salad. Dressing is also good served warm over a spinach salad. Makes a great marinade for shellfish or poultry."

 

• Ready In: 22mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 6 cups lettuce leaves, baby greens,spring mix
• 1⁄4 cup minced red onion
• 1⁄4 cup pine nuts, toasted
• 2 cups cantaloupe, balls or cubes
• fresh coarse ground black pepper

• Dressing

• 1⁄2 cup olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup diced onion
• 1⁄4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

directions

1. Prepare salad dressing; In a small saucepan over low heat, heat the 1/2 olive oil and add 1/4 cup onions.
2. Cook about 10 minutes or until onions are transparent and lightly golden.
3. Remove onion from oil with slotted spoon.
4. Increase heat to mediun-high.
5. Add 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar and the 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar and bring to a boil.
6. Boil 1 minute.
7. Carefully add the 2 tablespoons brown sugar (It may splatter) Boil one minute more,Add 1/2 the onions.
8. (Save remaining for another use.) Cool and store dressing in Refrigerator until ready to use.
9. In a large Salad bowl, mix greens, onion and cantaloupe balls or cubes.
10. Add dressing a little at a time and toss.
11. Add pepper and enjoy.

Reviews

[charlesdlou_6821220]

This dressing takes a little time to prepare, but is really worth it. I found that it looked awful though and improved its looks greatly by emulsifying in a mini food processor. I fixed it for a "company" dinner and everyone loved it. The cantaloupe is a refreshing addition to a green salad.

 

[chia2160]

what a delicious summer salad! i used the spring mix and added some sliced strawberries, went so well with the delicious dressing. keeper, barb, thanks!