Recipe for Spring Salad of Watermelon, Watercress, Scallions with Shallot-Citrus Vinaigrette 
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Yield:
6
Ingredients:
Amount Ingredient
1/2 tsp sesame oil
3 tbl sesame seeds
4 cup seeded watermelon pieces in 1" cubes
6 cup watercress leaves - (abt 1 bunch)
1/4 cup Italian parsley leaves
1/2 cup sliced scallions
1/2 cup fresh chervil tops (or fresh oregano)
----------------- SHALLOT-CITRUS VINAIGRETTE ----------------
3 tbl minced shallots
2 tsp grained Dijon mustard
1 tsp honey or to taste
2 tbl rice wine vinegar
2 tbl apple cider vinegar
1 tbl blood orange juice
(or use regular orange juice)
1 tbl lemon juice
1 tbl lime juice
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup peanut oil
Salt to taste
Instructions:
Instructions: Make the vinaigrette: In a small non-reactive bowl or food processor, place the shallots, mustard, honey, vinegars, and fruit juices and whisk or process. Slowly incorporate the oils, teaspoon by teaspoon until emulsified. Add salt and pepper to taste.

In a small saute pan heat the sesame oil until just below the smoking point. Add the sesame seeds and cook until the oil colors slightly. Drain the oil and reserve the seeds.

In a large bowl combine 1/2 of the sesame seeds, the watermelon, watercress, parsley, scallions, and chervil and toss with the vinaigrette to taste. Divide the greens between 6 or 8 individual salad plates and place the watermelon pieces on top. Sprinkle with the reserved sesame seeds and serve immediately.

This recipe yields 6 to 8 servings.

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