Melon Ball Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette

== Description ==
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Edmonds Estate in Canton, Texas in 1987.
* Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
== Ingredients ==
* 1 small red onion thinly sliced
* 3 cups bite sized pieces of melon
* 2 hearts romaine lettuce cut into pieces
* 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped basil leaves
* 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped mint leaves 
=== Vinaigrette ===
* ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
* 3 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
* 2 tablespoons finely chopped basil leaves
* 1 tablespoon finely chopped mint leaves
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
== Directions ==
# Place onion slices in a small bowl and cover with cold water and soak for 30 minutes.
# Drain and pat dry then combine with melon balls, lettuce and herbs then toss gently to combine and refrigerate until ready to serve.
# Whisk together all ingredients for vinaigrette and toss gently with melon mixture.
# Serve immediately.
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Category:Cathy's Recipes
Category:Salad Recipes
Category:Vinaigrette Recipes
Category:Melon Recipes
Category:Red onion Recipes
Category:Romaine lettuce Recipes