Cantaloupe And Greens With Balsamic Dressing Recipe

Name: Cantaloupe And Greens With Balsamic Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups lettuce leaves, baby greens,spring mix; 1/4 cup minced red onion; 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted; 2 cups cantaloupe, balls or cubes; fresh coarse ground black pepper; Dressing; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup diced onion; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Servings: persons

1
Prepare salad dressing; In a small saucepan over low heat, heat the 1/2 olive oil and add 1/4 cup onions.
2
Cook about 10 minutes or until onions are transparent and lightly golden.
3
Remove onion from oil with slotted spoon.
4
Increase heat to mediun-high.
5
Add 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar and the 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar and bring to a boil.
6
Boil 1 minute.
7
Carefully add the 2 tablespoons brown sugar (It may splatter) Boil one minute more,Add 1/2 the onions.
8
(Save remaining for another use.) Cool and store dressing in Refrigerator until ready to use.
9
In a large Salad bowl, mix greens, onion and cantaloupe balls or cubes.
10
Add dressing a little at a time and toss.
11
Add pepper and enjoy.

419

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups lettuce leaves, baby greens,spring mix, 1/4 cup minced red onion, 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted, 2 cups cantaloupe, balls or cubes, and more.

Yes, Cantaloupe And Greens With Balsamic Dressing falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cantaloupe And Greens With Balsamic Dressing

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Variations & substitutions

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