Melon-and-Mozzarella Salad

By tjm01

Ingredients

• Lemon-Poppy Seed Dressing:
• 3 cups peeled, coarsely chopped fresh peaches (about 1 1/2 lbs)
• 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 & cubed watermelon
• 4 cups cubed honeydew melon
• 3 cups sliced fresh strawberries
• 2 cups seedless green grapes, cut in half
• Garnishes: fresh raspberries, mint leaves
• 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
• Process in blender until smooth. Store up to 1 week in refrigerator; serve at room temperature.

Preparation

Step 1

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.