Melon & Cumber salad with Fig Vinaigrette

This was a lovely little something fresh to go with our Easter dinner yesterday. Great cheese, homemade bread, dessert with a humble story to come and, of course, a honey glazed spiral cut smoked ham. Back to the salad though…

Ingredients

• 2 English cucumbers
• 1 Musk melon
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1 part fig vinegar
• 1 part balsamic vinegar
• 2 parts really good olive oil
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice
• Goat cheese
• Mint

Process

1. Trim the skin of the English cucumbers and slice into ¼ inch rounds.
2. Using a scoop, ball a musk melon.
3. Add lemon zest.
4. Drizzle the dressing all around and toss gently.
5. Crumble goat cheese all around and garnish with chopped mint.