Ingredients

  • 6 cups lettuce leaves, baby greens,spring mix
  • 1/4 cup minced red onion
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
  • 2 cups cantaloupe, balls or cubes
  • fresh coarse ground black pepper
  • Dressing
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Method

  • Prepare salad dressing; In a small saucepan over low heat, heat the 1/2 olive oil and add 1/4 cup onions.
  • Cook about 10 minutes or until onions are transparent and lightly golden.
  • Remove onion from oil with slotted spoon.
  • Increase heat to mediun-high.
  • Add 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar and the 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar and bring to a boil.
  • Boil 1 minute.
  • Carefully add the 2 tablespoons brown sugar (It may splatter) Boil one minute more,Add 1/2 the onions.
  • (Save remaining for another use.) Cool and store dressing in Refrigerator until ready to use.
  • In a large Salad bowl, mix greens, onion and cantaloupe balls or cubes.
  • Add dressing a little at a time and toss.
  • Add pepper and enjoy.