MISTY MELON SALAD

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The pleasant poppy seed dressing complements the mixture of cantaloupe, honeydew, strawberries and pineapple. This salad adds color to any meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 medium cantaloupe, cubed
1 medium honeydew melon, cubed
2 cups fresh strawberries, halved
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 cup canola oil
2 to 3 teaspoons poppy seeds

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the cantaloupe, honeydew and strawberries. Drain pineapple, reserving 1/3 cup juice; set juice aside. Add pineapple to fruit mixture; cover and refrigerate until chilled., For dressing, in a blender, combine the sugar, onion, salt, mustard and reserved pineapple juice; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Stir in poppy seeds. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Serve with fruit salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 211mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.