Watermelon Romaine Salad

Description

Fruit & Vegetable Recipes II by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe

• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp cider vinegar
• 3 Tbsp apricot preserves
• 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• ¼ tsp garlic pepper
• 6 cups romaine lettuce, torn
• 3 cups watermelon, seeded and cubed
• 1½ cups orange segments

Procedures

1. To make dressing, process vinegar, preserves, oil, mustard and pepper in blender or food processor until blended. Chill until ready to serve.
2. Divide romaine among 6 salad plates.
3. Place watermelon on top of romaine; arrange orange segments around watermelon.
4. Spoon dressing over salad just before serving.