WATERMELON AND PECAN LETTUCE SALAD

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Mache' is a tiny, dark green plant with the sweet, nutty flavor. Can't find it? Use Boston lettuce or possibly baby spinach. See recipe #449663 for the vinaigrette.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Greens

Time 27m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup chopped pecans
5 cups watermelon, seeded and cubed (as sweet a melon as you can get)
1 (6 ounce) package mache or 1 (6 ounce) package boston lettuce, thoroughly washed
hot pepper jelly vinaigrette (see Pepper Jelly Vinaigrette)
1 cup crumbled gorgonzola

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Arrange pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet, and bake at 350° for 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly toasted and fragrant. Cool on a wire rack 15 minutes or until completely cool.
  • Drain well the watermelon then combine watermelon and lettuce in a large bowl; add vinaigrette, tossing gently to coat. Transfer watermelon mixture to a serving platter and sprinkle evenly with pecans and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.6, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 16.9, Sodium 315.1, Carbohydrate 12, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 8.5, Protein 6.8

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