Ingredients

• 1/3  cup sugar
• 3  Tbsp. champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
• 1/2  tsp. kosher salt or salt
• 1/2  tsp. ground ginger
• 3  Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 3  Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1-1/2  tsp. sesame seeds, toasted
• 1/2  tsp. toasted sesame oil
•   Dash cayenne pepper
• 2  cups cut up seedless watermelon
• 2  cups cut up cantaloupe
• 2  cups cut up honeydew
• 1  cup sliced English cucumber
•   Lettuce leaves
•   Snipped fresh cilantro (optional)
•   Crisp cooked bacon, drained and crumbled (optional)

Directions

1. In small saucepan combine sugar, vinegar, salt, and ginger. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat. Place in a medium bowl. Slowly add both oils to sugar mixture in a thin steady stream, whisking constantly until thickened. Stir in sesame seeds, sesame oil, and cayenne pepper; set aside.

2. In large bowl combine melon and cucumber. Add 1/2 cup of the dressing; toss to coat. Line salad bowls or a platter with lettuce; top with melon mixture. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro and bacon. Pass remaining dressing. Makes 6 servings.