CHERRY MELON SALAD WITH CHERRY MINT VINAIGRETTE

​Courtesy of Keli Sim DeRitis - Poggi Bonsi  

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Sweet, fresh cherries and ripe Tuscan melon with cherry/mint dressing make this summer salad a wonderful accompaniment to grilled meats and fish.
Serves 6

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Ingredients

• 1 medium Tuscan melon or cantaloupe, seeds and skin removed
• 2 cups ripe cherries, pitted and sliced in half
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint, minced, plus mint sprigs for garnish
• 2 tablespoons Ritrovo Selections Organic Amarena Cherry Balsamic
• 1 teaspoon Casina Rossa Fiori&Salt
• 1/4 cup Le Ferre Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Mint

Directions

1. Using a melon baller, scoop out the melon halves. Alternately, cut the melon into 3/4 -inch cubes.
2. Place the melon, cherry halves and mint in a serving bowl and mix.
3. Place the Amerena Cherry Balsamic and Fiori&Salt in a small bowl and slowly whisk in the Mint Olive Oil. Pour the dressing over the fruit and mint and toss gently.
4. Serve garnished with fresh mint.

Buon Appetito!

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