Watermelon & Greens Salad

Yields8 ServingsPrep Time20 mins

This sweet and salty combination is surprisingly refreshing.

Raspberry vinaigrette

¼ cup seedless raspberry jam

¼ cup cranberry or apple juice

2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

2 tbsp white wine vinegar

6 tbsp canola oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Caramelized nuts

1 tbsp butter

2 tbsp light brown sugar

Freshly-ground black pepper

¾ cup chopped macadamia nuts or almonds

Salad

2 lbs watermelon, rind removed and cut in ½” thick triangles

6 oz romaine lettuce, checked and thinly-sliced

¾ cup Havarti or feta cheese, crumbled

½ small red onion, thinly-sliced

Raspberry vinaigrette

Whisk together jam, juice and two vinegars in a bowl. Add oil and whisk to combine.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Caramelized nuts

Melt butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.

Add sugar and pepper; stir to blend.

Add nuts and stir until nuts are coated. Transfer to a plate and cool. (These can be done in advance and stored in an airtight container until needed.)

Salad

Arrange watermelon slices around the edge of a large platter.

Toss greens with vinaigrette to coat and place in the center.

Top with nuts and onion slices.

Nutrition Facts

8 servings

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Watermelon & Greens Salad