Thursday, August 19, 2010

Watermelon, Baby Lettuce and Pecan Salad

This salad is a triple threat, it is sweet, savory, and spicy! It was so good that my husband as I were licking the vinaigrette out of our bowls!


3/4 c candied pecans. ( i use b.loyds, paula deen is on the cover on the package .)
5 c watermelon seeded and cubed
1 pkg baby lettuce leaves
pepper jelly vinaigrette dressing
1 c crumbled feta cheese
pepper jelly vinaigrette dressing recipe:
1/4 c rice wine vinegar
1/4 c pepper jelly (any flavor) i like the red jalepeno pepper jelly.
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1 Tbsp grated onion
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 c vegetable oil 
to make the vinaigrette dressing: Whisk together the first 6 ingredients. Gradually add the oil in whisking until blended. Set a side
For the Salad: You can serve this family style on a platter or in individual bowls. Place the lettuce down first
next place the watermelon on top of lettuce, sprinkle with feta cheese then nuts.
last drizzle the dressing on top.

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