Watermelon, Mixed Greens & Pecan Salad
Susan
Excellent Summer Salad
ingredients
Salad- 3/4 cups chopped pecans, toasted
- 3 cups seeded & cubed watermelon
- 1 (6-oz) package Herb Salad Mix
- Pepper Jelly Vinaigrette (recipe follows)
- 1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola Cheese
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup red pepper jelly
- 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 1 Tbsp. grated onion
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
directions
- 1
Whisk together first 6 ingredients for vinaigrette, then gradually add oil, whisking until blended. Refrigerate for up to one week.
- 2
Combine watermelon and salad greens in a large bowl. Add vinaigrette and toss gently to combine. Place on plates, then top with pecans and Gorgonzola and serve immediately.
notes
Kim served this a couple of years ago with rave reviews. It's been an NVQ favorite since. Serve with a Riesling or other slightly sweet white wine.
Source: Kim Davis
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