The Simple Vegan

Honeydew was originally cultivated in southern France and Algeria centuries ago.

Honeydew is a part of the gourd family, which is divided into fruits and veggies.

One wedge of honeydew provides penty of vitamin C and is 64 calories.

Honeydew salad:

12 wedges of honeydew

6 cups arugula

6 fresh figs, trimmed and sliced in half

1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion

3 tbsp toasted and chopped walnuts

Vinaigrette:

3 tbs white balsamic vinegar

2 tbs extra virgin olive oil

1 tbs honey

1 tsp dijon mustard

1tbs fresh mints, chopped

A pinch of sea salt

1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Arrange arugula on plate

Top each serving with honeydew, fig halves, onion and garnish with walnuts.

Whisk vinaigrette ingredients to combine.

Drizzle dressing over salad.