Melon Salad with Poppy Seed Vinaigrette

Name: Melon Salad with Poppy Seed Vinaigrette
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup each cubed cantaloupe, honeydew and seedless watermelon; 1/2 cup chopped cucumber; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh mint; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/4 cup canola oil; 1 tablespoon plain yogurt; 1 teaspoon poppy seeds; 4 cups fresh baby spinach

This salad is so refreshing because of the delicious ripe melon. The dressing is also very good on spinach.—Priscilla Gilbert, Indian Harbour Beach, Florida

Ingredients

1 cup each cubed cantaloupe, honeydew and seedless watermelon
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon plain yogurt
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
4 cups fresh baby spinach

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the melon, cucumber and mint; cover and refrigerate until serving.
For vinaigrette, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegar, salt and mustard. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Cool. Transfer to a blender. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Stir in yogurt and poppy seeds.
Pour half of the vinaigrette over melon mixture; toss to coat. Arrange spinach on a serving platter; top with melon. Drizzle with remaining vinaigrette.