*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         CANTALOUPE COOLER SALAD

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Salads                           Dressings
                Fruits                           Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       lg           Cantaloupe -- or 2 small
                        Lettuce leaves
   1       lg           Onion -- thinly sliced and
                        - separated into rings
     1/2   lb           Bacon -- cooked and crumbled
                        - about 12 slices
                        -----BLENDER POPPY SEED DRESSING-----
     3/4   c            Vegetable oil
     1/3   c            Honey
     1/4   c            Red wine vinegar
   2       tb           Poppy seeds
   1       tb           Onion -- minced
   1       tb           Dijon mustard
   1       t            Salt

  Peel cantaloupe and cut into bite-size pieces; arrange on lettuce leaves.
  Top cantaloupe with onion and crumbled bacon.  Drizzle dressing over salad.
  
  Blender Poppy Seed Dressing: Combine all ingredients in container of
  electric blender; process on low speed for 30 seconds. Chill thoroughly;
  stir well before serving. Yield: 1-1/4 cups.
  
  SOURCE: Southern Living Magazine, August, 1979. Typed for you by Nancy
  Coleman.
 


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