Melon & Mozzarella Salad
published by KittyK on May 30, 2012
This rainbow of summer fruits makes an elegant presentation when served in a unique bowl, and a refreshing side for a luncheon, brunch, or even dinner. And, best of all it can be made ahead of time! Enjoy…
If you are like me, I enjoy making and serving salads not only in the summer, but throughout the year. Here is another of my favorite salads and I hope you enjoy reading about it and eating it if you choose to indulge!
Melon-and-Mozzarella Salad
3 Cups Fresh Peaches, peeled and coarsely chopped (approximately 1 1/2 lbs.)
1 8oz. Fresh Small Mozzarella Cheese Balls, sliced in half
3 Tablespoons Fresh Basil, chopped
3/4 Cup Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing *See recipe below
4 Cups Fresh Watermelon, seeded and cut into cubes
4 Cups Honeydew Melon, cut into cubes
3 Cups Fresh Strawberries, sliced
2 Cups Seedless Green Grapes, cut in half
Fresh Raspberries and Fresh Mint Leaves for garnish
Toss together peaches, mozzarella and basil with 1/4 cup of the Lemon Poppy Seed dressing. Layer the water melon, peach mixture, honeydew, strawberries and grapes in a large glass trifle bowl. Serve immediately or cover and chill up to 8 hours ahead of time. Pour remainder of dressing over fruit prior to serving. Garnish with raspberries and mint leaves.
Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
1/2 Cup Sugar
1/2 Cup Fresh Lemon Juice
2 Teaspoons Red Onion, finely chopped
1 Teaspoon Dijon Mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 Cup Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Poppy Seeds
In a blender or food processor, combine sugar, lemon juice, onion, mustard, and salt. Process until well blended. With machine still running, add oil in a slow, steady stream until mixture is thick and smooth. Add poppy seeds, and process just a few seconds more to mix thoroughly. Serve with your favorite summer entree.
# 1 by sabanawaz
May 30th, 2012 at 2:16 am #
yummy and so delicious.Oh a perfect summer cooler and I love the combination. I am definitely making this and know I will enjoy it.
# 2 by avissado
May 30th, 2012 at 3:08 am #
sounds like just the thing to beat the heat this summer!
# 3 by angelji
May 30th, 2012 at 3:23 am #
wow..this is so yummy..nutritious am sure..
# 4 by webintechs007
May 30th, 2012 at 3:34 am #
Nice One…
# 5 by Safa
May 30th, 2012 at 4:21 am #
Healthy, nutritious recipes
# 6 by Lisa Marie Mottert
May 31st, 2012 at 9:38 am #
Wonderful and refreshing recipe, great picture! Thanks:)
# 7 by Kharla Jolly
May 31st, 2012 at 12:57 pm #
What an elegant treat! Fruit made into something very special. Thanks, for another good share.
# 8 by erwinkennythomas
June 1st, 2012 at 3:11 pm #
sounds yummy
# 9 by Martin Kloess
June 1st, 2012 at 4:42 pm #
thank you
# 10 by jennifer eiffel01
June 2nd, 2012 at 6:17 am #
All my favorite fruits and I adore mozzarella cheese! Thank you so much, I would love to come to your house to eat anytime =)
# 11 by SharifaMcFarlane
June 3rd, 2012 at 1:33 pm #
A refreshing salad!
# 12 by Chris Bailie
June 4th, 2012 at 3:53 am #
Sounds delicious, and a great picture too, thank you for sharing.
# 13 by Eiddwen
June 7th, 2012 at 9:25 am #
Mm another to save.
# 14 by Angelji
June 7th, 2012 at 11:37 pm #
oh my this is so nutritious ,,hmmmm
# 15 by jennifer eiffel01
June 8th, 2012 at 6:20 am #
THe poppyseed dressing sounds divine
# 16 by Joe Average American
June 9th, 2012 at 6:47 am #
That sounds delicious.
# 17 by jennifer eiffel01
June 16th, 2012 at 4:51 pm #
This whole recipe is heavenly
# 18 by jennifer eiffel01
July 21st, 2012 at 9:16 am #
I love this. Good thing my mom wants to go to the supermarket today. We have watermelon and we always have mozzarella cheese on hand.
# 19 by kslater
August 29th, 2012 at 11:12 am #
A GREAT summertime treat.
# 20 by Kristie Claar
September 1st, 2012 at 1:40 pm #
looks fantastic
# 21 by septana
January 2nd, 2013 at 7:53 pm #
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