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Insalata di Melone

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This is an Italian type salad. Cantaloupe with Black Pepper, Oil, and Vinegar

1/2
of a 2 1/2 to 3 pound ripe cataloupe, seeds removed

Several pale green leaves from the center of a head of curly endive

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

2
tsps.
fruity extra-virgin olive oil

2
tsps.
white wine vinegar

2
tsps.
snipped fresh chives or scallion tops

With a melon baller, scoop out 1-inch balls from the melon and turn into a medium bowl. Line an 8-inch white serving plate with the endive greens.
Sprinkle the melon with salt and pepper to taste. Gently toss with the olive oil, then the wine vinegar. Spoon onto greens, scatter the chives over the melon, and serve.
Make 4 servings.


1/2		of a 2 1/2 to 3 pound ripe cataloupe, seeds removed
		Several pale green leaves from the center of a head of curly endive
		Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2	tsps.	fruity extra-virgin olive oil
2	tsps.	white wine vinegar
2	tsps.	snipped fresh chives or scallion tops

50+ Friends Club CookbookSalads and Dressings

Insalata di Melone

1/2

of a 2 1/2 to 3 pound ripe cataloupe, seeds removed

Several pale green leaves from the center of a head of curly endive

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

2

tsps.

fruity extra-virgin olive oil

2

tsps.

white wine vinegar

2

tsps.

snipped fresh chives or scallion tops

50+ Friends Club Cookbook
Salads and Dressings