Melon Salad with Fennel & Gorgonzola

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Author: Lauren Lane

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Melon Salad with Fennel & Gorgonzola

Bright, fresh melon salad with a citrus mint vinaigrette. Perfect all summer long.

Prep time: 30 MCook time: Total time: 30 M

Ingredients:

• Vinaigrette:
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1/8 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• Salad:
• 6 cups Seedless watermelon, rind removed and cut in 1-inch cubes
• 5 cups cantaloupe, rind removed and cut in thin wedges or cubes
• 1 fennel bulb sliced very thin (May sub red onion)
• 1 cup (4 ounces) whole fresh mint leaves, julienned
• 10 ounces gorgonzola dolce

Instructions:

1. Whisk together the orange juice, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper. Slowly pour in the olive oil, whisking constantly, to form an emulsion. If not using within an hour, store the vinaigrette covered in the refrigerator.
2. Place the watermelon, cantaloupe, fennel, mint, and the gorgonzola in a large beautiful bowl. (Andrew Pierce bowl preferred:)
3. Drizzle with enough vinaigrette to lightly coat the fruit and toss well. Taste for seasonings and add more vinaigrette or salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately.

Notes:

• Substitute peaches & plums or apples & pears for the melon. Whatever fruit is in season will be perfect. • Substitute feta, blue or goat cheese for the gorgonzola cheese. Optional add-in’s Try adding sliced red onion, arugula, or toasted or candied nuts.

Calories

314.82

Fat (grams)

19.53

Sat. Fat (grams)

7.94

Carbs (grams)

28.84

Fiber (grams)

2.01

Net carbs

26.84

Sugar (grams)

25.21

Protein (grams)

9.49

Sodium (milligrams)

695.39

Cholesterol (grams)

26.58

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