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Tart Field Greens with Melon, Blueberries, Apricots and Pecans

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Tart Field Greens with Melon, Blueberries, Apricots and Pecans Adding fruit and nuts to salad fresh adds a refreshingly sweet taste to tart greens. I love the combination of spicy greens with the sweetness of melon and blueberries. You can customize this salad using any of your favorite combination of fresh fruit. Sometimes I add dates instead of apricots or pumpkin seeds to replace pecans. Use your imagination to create your own special salad. Ingredients 4-5 cups bitter or spicy greens 1/2 honeydew melon, cubed 1/2 cup blueberries 1/4 cup chopped apricots 1/4 cup chopped pecans 2 tablespoon sliced red onion* Preparation Wash and dry greens. Place on flat plate arranging melon, blueberries, apricots and pecans on top. Thinly slice red onion. Place in bowl pouring 2 tablespoon white vinegar over onions soaking for 10 minutes. Rinse onions and pat dry. Place onions on salad. Serve with balsamic vinaigrette.  Balsamic Vinaigrette Ingredients   3 tables...