Strawberry, Melon and Avocado Salad

By junerodgers

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or red-wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• Pinch of salt
• 4 cups baby spinach
• 1 small avocado (4-5 ounces), peeled, pitted and cut into 16 slices
• 16 thin slices cantaloupe (about 1/2 small cantaloupe), rind removed
• 1 1/2 cups hulled strawberries, sliced
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted (see Tip)
• Read more: http://www.kitchendaily.com/recipe/strawberry-melon-and-avocado-salad-541/#ixzz1NwkteDto

Preparation

Step 1

1. Whisk honey, vinegar, mint, pepper and salt in a small bowl.

2. Divide spinach among 4 salad plates. Arrange alternating slices of avocado and cantaloupe in a fan on top of the spinach. Top each salad with strawberries, drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Tip: To toast sesame seeds, heat a small dry skillet over low heat. Add sesame seeds and stir constantly until golden and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool.

Read more: http://www.kitchendaily.com/recipe/strawberry-melon-and-avocado-salad-541/#ixzz1NwlMWpBt