MELON CUCUMBER MEDLEY

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A light lemony dressing complements a beautiful mixture of melons and sliced cucumbers from Edie DeSpain of Logan, Utah. "This delightful summer salad is especially good served at a brunch or luncheon," she adds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
6 cups melon balls or cubes (cantaloupe, honeydew and/or watermelon)
3 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
Lettuce leaves, optional

Steps:

In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, lemon juice, sugar, salt and pepper; shake until sugar is dissolved. , In a bowl, combine melon and cucumbers; drizzle with dressing. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.