Melon, Bacon and Spinach Salad with a Melon Vinaigrette

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serves 4
Ingredients
For the melon vinaigrette

• 1 cup small cantaloupe cubes
• 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 4 tablespoons honey
• 1/3 cup vegetable or other neutral oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the salad

• 5 ounces spinach leaves, larger stems removed
• 8 strips of bacon, cooked crisp and cut into one inch pieces
• 1 cup thinly sliced red onion, cut into smaller pieces
• 5 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
• 4 cups cantaloupe ( about a 3/4 inch dice)
• The previously made vinaigrette
• Toasted pecans (optional for garnish)

Preparation
For the melon vinaigrette

1. Place all ingredients in a blender or mini food processor and process until smooth. Refrigerate while making the salad.

For the salad

1. Toss the spinach, bacon, onion and blue cheese together in a large salad bowl. Now, you can fold the melon cubes in to the bowl or plate the salad and add the melon cubes over each serving.
2. If using the toasted pecans, place a few over each serving. Drizzle a few spoons of the vinaigrette over each serving and enjoy!

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