WATERMELON, BABY LETTUCE AND PECAN SALAD

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This salad is so good you will be licking the vinaigrette out of the bottom of your salad bowl! It is sweet, savory and spicy all in one!

Provided by Leah Stacey

Categories     Lettuce Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 c candied pecans. ( i use b.loyds, paula deen is on the cover on the package .)
5 c watermelon seeded and cubed
1 pkg baby lettuce leaves
1 c crumbled feta cheese
PEPPER JELLY VINAIGRETTE DRESSING RECIPE:
1/4 c rice wine vinegar
1/4 c pepper jelly (any flavor) i like the red jalepeno pepper jelly.
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1 Tbsp grated onion
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 c vegetable oil

Steps:

  • 1. to make the vinaigrette dressing: Whisk together the first 6 ingredients. Gradually add the oil in whisking until blended. Set a side
  • 2. For the Salad: You can serve this family style on a platter or in individual bowls. Place the lettuce down first
  • 3. next place the watermelon on top of lettuce, sprinkle with feta cheese then nuts.
  • 4. last drizzle the dressing on top.

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