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Melon-Goat Cheese Salad

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Summer is almost over and I am cramming in some delicious salads which can be served alone for lunch. This was a totally refreshing salad thanks to the cantelope.  Everything blended together and there was a subtle sweet taste.  Hubby had a gluten-free bagel with it but I ate it alone and it was enough. School will be starting soon so time together is a priority.  No matter how much I have to do, in the summer, it is still leisurely compared to the work year.  This dish goes along with the attitude. Melon-Goat Cheese Salad Ingredients : 3 cups romaine lettuce, cut into small pieces 1/2 cup cantelope, cut into small pieces 3 tablespoons dried cranberries 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced 2 - 3 ounces aged goat cheese, crumbled 1 teaspoon  honey 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon basil, chopped 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper Place romaine, cantelope, cranberries, red onion and goat cheese in large bowl.   Sprinkle lemon juice and honey mixture o...