Watermelon Basil Vinaigrette

Submitted by: JustRightMenus

Categories: The Produce Box, dressing, melon

From the kitchen of:

The Produce Box newsletter 2010

Ingredients

4 c. fresh watermelon, chopped and drained

1/4 c. red onion, diced small

2 TB honey

1/4 c. champagne vinegar

2 TB fresh basil, chopped

1 TB fresh parsley, chopped

salt and pepper to taste

3/4 c. canola oil

Directions

Combine watermelon, red onion, champagene vinegar, basil, and parsley in a blender.

Pulse on and off for about 30 seconds until combined.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

While the blender is running, slowly add the oil.  (See this site for a great explanation of how to emulsify oil into dressings.)

Serve over mixed salad greens and garnish with watermelon slices.