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Yum Alert: Fig and Melon Salad with Creamy Lemon Vinaigrette

Written by Deisy

I love to cook with figs, they add color and flavor to any meal. I’ve been dying to try this fig and melon salad recipe and with holiday season in full swing, I now have the perfect excuse. Looking for something with more protein? Try this squid ink pasta with fresh figs.  Image and recipe via Not Without Salt.

 

 

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons lemon juice

3 Tablespoons Olive oil

1 teaspoon honey

1 tsp champagne vinegar

1 Tablespoon heavy cream

Salt and lots of pepper

1/2 head red lettuce, washed and torn into bite-size pieces

1/2 small tuscan melon peeled, seeded and cubed or sliced

1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

5-7 fresh, ripe figs quartered

feta

For instructions, click here.

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Deisy

Deisy is a 21-year-old Instagram and Tumblr-obsessed girl who would do pretty much anything (legal) for an Instagram like or a Tumblr follow. Deisy curses the inventor of bras every day and won't leave her house until she has changed her outfit at least 5 times. She would describe her style as Leandra Medine meets Olivia Palermo dipped in black paint and not as cool.