Melon-and-Mozzarella Salad

Categories: 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

1. Toss first 3 ingredients with 1/4 cup Lemon-Poppy Seed Dressing.
2. 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.

3. Lemon-Poppy Seed Dressing:

4. 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.

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