MELON SALAD WITH SWEET SESAME DRESSING

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Watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, and cucumbers are tossed with a light vinaigrette to make this fresh and simple side salad.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/3 cup sugar see savings
3 Tbsp. champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar see savings
1/2 tsp. kosher salt or salt see savings
1/2 tsp. ground ginger see savings
3 Tbsp. vegetable oil see savings
3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil see savings
1-1/2 tsp. sesame seeds, toasted see savings
1/2 tsp. toasted sesame oil see savings
Dash cayenne pepper see savings
2 cups cut up seedless watermelon see savings
2 cups cut up cantaloupe see savings
2 cups cut up honeydew see savings
1 cup sliced English cucumber see savings
Lettuce leaves see savings
Snipped fresh cilantro (optional) see savings
Crisp cooked bacon, drained and crumbled (optional) see savings

Steps:

  • In small saucepan combine sugar, vinegar, salt, and ginger. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat. Place in a medium bowl. Slowly add both oils to sugar mixture in a thin steady stream, whisking constantly until thickened. Stir in sesame seeds, sesame oil, and cayenne pepper; set aside.

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