Strawberry, Melon & Avocado Salad

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. 1

   Whisk honey, vinegar, mint, pepper and salt in a small bowl. (You can make this dressing up 1 day ahead if necessary).

2. 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.

3. 3

   Tip: To toast sesame seeds, heat a small dry skillet over low heat. Add sesame seeds and stir constantly until golden and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool.