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Ingredients
| granulated sugar: 1/3 cup |
| champagne vinegar: 3 Tbl |
| Kosher salt: 1/2 tsp |
| ground ginger: 1/2 tsp |
| olive oil: 3 Tbl |
| oil-roasted virginia peanuts: 3 Tbl |
| dried sesame seeds: 1 1/2 tsp |
| toasted sesame seeds: 1/2 tsp |
| seedless raisins (not packed): 2 cups |
| whole cantaloupe (balls): 2 cups |
| whole honeydew melons (balls): 2 cups |
| cucumbers (sliced): 1 cup |
Melon Salad with Sweet Sesame Dressing
Credit: www.bhg.com
User rating:
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Prep Time
20 min -
Cook Time
10 min -
Servings
6 serving(s)
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1. 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.
2. In large bowl combine melon and cucumber. Add 1/2 cup of the dressing; toss to coat. Line salad bowls or a platter with lettuce; top with melon mixture. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro and bacon. Pass remaining dressing. Makes 6 servings.