Garden Salad With Cantaloupe Dressing |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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You can vary this dish according to what fruits and vegetables are at their peak. This salad was created by Walt Disney World Chef Keith Keogh and is a popular attraction on the menu at the Wonders of Life pavilion at Epcot Center. Taken from the Quick and Healthy Low Fat Cooking cookbook. Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups cantaloupe, finely chopped |
2 tablespoons water |
1 tablespoon honey |
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced |
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar |
1 cup broccoli floret (small) |
1 cup snow peas |
1 carrot, julienned |
1 1/2 cups cantaloupe (cubes) |
1 1/2 cups strawberries (halved) |
8 red radishes, julienned |
2 cups fresh spinach |
Directions:
1. To make dressing: In a blender, process the cantaloupe, water, honey, ginger and vinegar until smooth.
2. To make the salad: Steam the broccoli, snow peas and carrots for about 4 minutes, or until crisp-tender.
3. Transfer to a large plate and spread out in a thin layer.
4. Place in the freezer for 5 minutes, or until cold; do not let the vegetables freeze.
5. Transfer to a large bowl.
6. Add the cantaloupe, strawberries and radishes; toss well.
7. Divide the spinach among individual plates.
8. Top with the salad.
9. Drizzle with the dressing.
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