A festive fruit salad with lemon and ginger

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