Strawberry, Melon,and Avocado Salad

A fresh and healthy recipe…

Ingredients        

• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar, or red-wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• Pinch of salt
• 4 cups baby spinach
• 1 small avocado, (4-5 ounces), peeled, pitted and cut into 16 slices
• 16 thin slices cantaloupe, (about 1/2 small cantaloupe), rind removed
• 1 1/2 cups hulled strawberries, sliced
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

Preparation

1. Whisk honey, vinegar, mint, pepper and salt in a small bowl.
2. Divide spinach among 4 salad plates. Arrange alternating slices of avocado and cantaloupe in a fan on top of the spinach. Top each salad with strawberries, drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Hope you enjoy this easy, fresh and healthy recipe! Have a great day! ~ Dee Weder