Melon Salad with Sweet Sesame Dressing

By carol gorman

Ingredients

• ingredients
• 1/3 1/3
• cup sugar
• 3 3
• Tbsp. champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
• 1/2 1/2
• tsp. kosher salt or salt
• 1/2 1/2
• tsp. ground ginger
• 3 3
• Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 3 3
• Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1-1/2 1-1/2
• tsp. sesame seeds, toasted
• 1/2 1/2
• tsp. toasted sesame oil
• Dash cayenne pepper
• 2 2
• cups cut up seedless watermelon
• 2 2
• cups cut up cantaloupe
• 2 2
• cups cut up honeydew
• 1 1
• cup sliced English cucumber
• Lettuce leaves
• Crisp cooked bacon, drained and crumbled (optional)

Details

Adapted from keyingredient.com

Preparation

Step 1

In small saucepan combine sugar, vinegar, salt, and ginger. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat. Place in a medium bowl. Slowly add both oils to sugar mixture in a thin steady stream, whisking constantly until thickened. Stir in sesame seeds, sesame oil, and cayenne pepper; set aside.

2. In large bowl combine melon and cucumber. Add 1/2 cup of the dressing; toss to coat. Line salad bowls or a platter with lettuce; top with melon mixture. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro and bacon. Pass remaining dressing. Makes 6 servings.

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