A Festive Fruit Salad with Lemon & Ginger
serves 6
Ingredients
½ honeydew, cut into about 15 stars
⅓ Seedless watermelon, cut into about 15 stars
2 cups sliced strawberries
1 cup mini mozzarella balls
1 cup cherries
1 loose-packed cup mint and basil leaves
½ cup blueberries
½ cup raspberries
Lemon-Ginger Dressing:
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon minced ginger
½ clove of garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon maple syrup
¼ teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
In a small jar, shake together the olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, ginger, garlic, maple syrup, salt and pepper. Assemble the fruit, cheese and herbs on a platter. Drizzle the dressing, gently toss and serve!
Notes: I used a 2" star cutter to make the melon stars.
Source: Love & Lemons
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