Watercress, Melon and Almond Salad
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey or 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger, NOT dried
- 14 cup vegetable oil (or a combination of the two oils) or 14 cup almond oil (or a combination of the two oils)
- salt or fresh ground pepper
- 2 bunches watercress, watercress sprigs torn in half (about 10 ounces)
- 2 12 cups watermelon, cubed (or use melon baller to shape remove seeds)
- 2 12 cups cantaloupes, cubed (or use melon baller to shape the cantaloupes, if desired)
- 13 cup sliced almonds (if using hazelnuts, substitute hazelnut oil for the almond oil) or 13 cup hazelnuts, toasted (if using hazelnuts, substitute hazelnut oil for the almond oil)
- Whisk lime juice, sugar or honey and ginger in large bowl to blend.
- Gradually whisk in oil.
- Season the salad dressing with freshly ground pepper and salt.
- Add the watercress, watermelon, and cantaloupe to dressing and toss to coat.
- Transfer salad mixture to individual plates or serving bowl.
- Sprinkle with sliced almonds and serve.
- Salad can also be chilled for 1 hour prior to serving.
lime juice, honey, fresh ginger, vegetable oil, salt, bunches, watermelon, cantaloupes, almonds
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/watercress-melon-and-almond-salad-128841 (may not work)