Watermellon Salad

I had a very special friend in the other day for lunch and tried a few new recipes.
This was one of them. Isn't this make for a very attractive salad!!! With watermelon in season this would be a great time to try it. It is quick and easy.
Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice




• juice of 1 lime




• 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard




• 1 green onion-minced, use some of the greens also




• 2 Tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate




• 2 Tablespoons Agave Nectar



• 1 Tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar




• 1-2 teaspoons orange zest-optional




• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper




• 1 tablespoon Grape seed oil




• pinch of salt




• 3 oranges




• 6 cups 1" cubed watermelon




• 3/4 cups fresh basil leaves rolled and cut into ribbon fashion




• 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds

Directions:

1. toasted almonds in a 250 degree oven. Watch carefully as they can burn very easily.




2. Combine the first 9 ingredients in a jar. Set aside. Let stand 10 minutes and then whisk in the oil.




3. Slice off the ends of the orange.




4. Placing the bottom of the orange on a cutting board. With a sharp knife cut off the peel following the curve of the orange. Make sure all pitch is removed.




5. Slice oranges into 1/4" rounds.




6. In a large bowl combine the watermelon, oranges and vinaigrette. Just before serving add toasted almonds and fresh basil.

Comments from Verna's Test Kitchen:

Next time I would like to try my White Balsamic Raspberry Vinegar in place of the Red Wine Vinegar. Found at Woodmans in the regular asiles.

I made quite a few additions to the vinegerette. Make it to your own liking.

Enjoy!!!