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Cucumber Melon Salad with Fresh Mozzarella and Fig Vinaigrette

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium cucumber sliced
  • 2 cups of cantaloupe chopped
  • 4 oz of fresh mozzarella cheese sliced
  • 1/4 cup fennel finely chopped
  • 2 Tablepspoons of mixed nuts I used almonds, walnuts and cashews
  • 1 Tablespoon of pesto

For the dressing:

  • 2 Tablespoons Olive oil
  • Sea Salt to taste
  • 1 Tablespoon aged Fig Balsamic
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey

Instructions
 

  • Layer melon and cucumber onto a serving platter.
  • Top with an even distribution of cheese and fennel.
  • Sprinkle on nuts.
  • Add bits of pesto throughout.
  • Prepare the vinaigrette by whisking the oil, balsamic, seasalt and honey.
  • Serve dressing on side to add as desired.

Notes

*If you don’t have Fig Balsamic Vinegar: In a high speed blender add combine 2 dried figs with ⅓ - ½ cup balsamic vinegar and puree until smooth. Or simply use Balsamic and add chopped figs to the salad.