We all know the words to the famous song from 'Porgy and Bess' and sung from the "infamous" Ella Fitzgerald. We've probably thought them in our heads countless times! So, when the heat soars in Alabama and when my kids are all gathered at our house to swim on any given Saturday…we bring out that glorious fruit called watermelon to celebrate summer…and easy living!
I'm not quite sure when I realized just how much my family loves watermelon but I do believe it was one of the first times that I ever watched Layton devour it!
I will never forget it! And from that was born our love for "Watermelon Salad!"
You really MUST try it!
Watermelon, Gorgonzola Salad with Pepper Jelly Vinaigrette Dressing
1 head red leaf lettuce or 1 box Baby Spring Mix lettuce
3/4 C chopped pecans
1 Cup gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
4 Cups seeded and cubed watermelon
Dressing
1/4 Cup red pepper jelly
1/4 Cup rice wine vinegar
1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 Tablespoon grated onion
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 C canola oil
Toss the salad ingredients together in a bowl or place on individual serving plates. Whisk the first 6 dressing ingredients together and slowly whisk in oil until well blended.
Top the salad with the dressing.
If this doesn't make you love watermelon ( and bananas! ) then I don't know what will!
Also, the first thing that I turn to when my House Beautiful Magazine comes each month is that glorious 2 page section on the recipe they feature! This month's issue has the most gorgeous looking salad in it and I can't wait to try it! I will do my best to report back on it! There is nothing better than Heirloom tomatoes, peaches and burrata mozzarella!
Let me know if you try it first!
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