Watermelon, Mâche, and Pecan Salad

Prep: 20 min., Bake: 7 min., Cool: 15 min. Mâche, a tender heirloom variety of lamb's lettuce, has a slightly sweet, nutty flavor, but the salad is equally good prepared with baby lettuces.

Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

• 3/4  cup  chopped pecans
• 5  cups  seeded and cubed watermelon
• 1  (6-oz.) package mâche, thoroughly washed
• Pepper Jelly Vinaigrette
• 1  cup  crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Arrange pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet, and bake at 350° for 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly toasted and fragrant. Cool on a wire rack 15 minutes or until completely cool.

2. Combine watermelon and mâche in a large bowl; add vinaigrette, tossing gently to coat. Transfer watermelon mixture to a serving platter, and sprinkle evenly with pecans and cheese.