4cupswatermelon balls (use this type of tool to cut the melon into balls)
4cupscantaloupe balls
4cupshoneydew balls
1pound fresh mozzarella balls (optional)
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
1/4cup fresh lemon juice
1/4cupwhite balsamic vinegar (or white wine vinegar if white balsamic not available)
1/3cupagave nectar (see note above for alternatives)
1 teaspoon Colman’s dry mustard powder
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4cup canola or grapeseed oil
1/4cupgood quality extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
In a small dry fry pan, over medium, toast the poppy seeds for 2-3 minutes tossing and turning often until they are toasted.
In the bowl of a blender, add lemon juice, vinegar, Agave, both mustards, salt and pepper and blend to combine. Then with the blender running on low, slowly add both oils until blended. Toss in the poppy seeds and pulse just to blend.
Place the melon balls (and optional cheese), in a large bowl and pour the dressing over and toss.
Serve immediately. Note: If you are not serving immediately, keep the fruit, cheese and dressing separate. When ready to assemble, drain off any liquid that the fruit may have given off, combine the three together and serve.
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Notes
When Jack first developed this recipe years ago, agave nectar was not available like it is today and he used a combination of honey and simple syrup. Feel free to do the same if agave nectar is not your thing. Simple syrup is made by cooking equal amounts of sugar and water down to a syrup. Then you can use it in conjunction with the honey so honey doesn’t end up being the predominate flavor. The dressing needs sweet but using only honey in the dressing would change the flavor too much.