Cantaloupe cooler salad

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1largeCantaloupe; or 2 small
Lettuce leaves
1largeOnion; thinly sliced and separated into rings
½poundsBacon; cooked and crumbled about 12 slices
¾cupVegetable oil
cupHoney
¼cupRed wine vinegar
2tablespoonsPoppy seeds
1tablespoonOnion; minced
1tablespoonDijon mustard
1teaspoonSalt

Directions

BLENDER POPPY SEED DRESSING

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: 1-¼ cups.

SOURCE: Southern Living Magazine, August, 1979. Typed for you by Nancy Coleman.