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Minted Blueberry Watermelon Salad w Goat Cheese, Candied Almonds & Lavender Honey Vinaigrette ~ Sumptuous Spoonfuls #redwhite&blue #patriotic #summer #salad #recipe

Minted Blueberry Watermelon Salad

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: as many as you like!

Ingredients

Scale

For each serving:

  • About 1 cup fresh seedless watermelon chunks
  • About 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
  • About 1 Tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint leaves

For the honey lavender vinaigrette:

  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • juice of 1/2 a lemon (about 2 Tablespoons)
  • 3 Tablespoons honey
  • 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • A pinch of granulated garlic
  • A sprig of fresh lavender leaves, chopped fine.

For the rest:

  • Fresh salad greens
  • Crumbled blueberry vanilla goat cheese (or regular goat cheese)
  • Sugar & Spice Almond Slices (recipe here)

Instructions

  1. Toss the watermelon and blueberries with the mint and set aside.
  2. Whisk together the salad dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
  3. Fill your salad plate or bowl with greens. Top with the watermelon/blueberry mixture, then sprinkle with goat cheese and almonds. Add a light drizzle of dressing and enjoy!

Notes

RECIPE SOURCE: http://www.sumptuousspoonfuls.com/

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