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Spinach Melon Salad

06 July 2013 - by ymcablog

By Adam Lariviere, YMCA Skills Instructor/Chef


Ingredients:

Serves 8-10

  • 1 package Baby spinach
  • ½ Watermelon
  • 1 Cucumber
  • 1 Lemon (zest and juice)
  • 100 g Feta or goat’s cheese


Method:


1. Ball the watermelon using a melon baller.

2. Cut the cucumber in quarters, lengthwise and then cut the quarters into ½-inch thick wedges, widthwise.

3. Cut the feta into ¼-inch cubes.

4. To serve, make a bed of spinach. Top the spinach with the cucumber, watermelon, and feta. Garnish with the lemon zest.

5. Serve with the dressing below.


Cinnamon-Honey Dressing


Ingredients:

  • 60 ml Lemon juice
  • 40 ml Red wine vinegar
  • 30 ml Honey
  • ½ tsp Dijon mustard
  • ¼ tsp Cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp Dried oregano
  • ½ tsp Sugar
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Pepper
  • 75 ml Olive oil (or more as per your preference)


Method:


1. Combine all the ingredients except the oil in a sealable container.

2. Add the oil and shake well before serving.

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