Cantaloupe And Greens With Balsamic Dressing
This tasty salad is made with cantaloupe balls, lettuce and a balsamic dressing. Diced prosciutto or other meats can be added for a hardier salad. Dressing is also good served warm over a spinach salad. Makes a great marinade for shellfish or poultry.
Steps
Prepare salad dressing.
In a small saucepan over low heat , heat the 1 / 2 olive oil and add 1 / 4 cup onions.
Cook about 10 minutes or until onions are transparent and lightly golden.
Remove onion from oil with slotted spoon.
Increase heat to mediun-high.
Add 1 / 4 cup balsamic vinegar and the 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar and bring to a boil.
Boil 1 minute.
Carefully add the 2 tablespoons brown sugar boil one minute more , add 1 / 2 the onions.
Cool and store dressing in refrigerator until ready to use.
In a large salad bowl , mix greens , onion and cantaloupe balls or cubes.
Add dressing a little at a time and toss.
Add pepper and enjoy.
Ingredients
lettuce leaves, red onion, pine nuts, cantaloupe, fresh coarse ground black pepper, olive oil, onion, balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, brown sugar