Romaine Salad with Edamame and Creamy Horned Melon Dressing

 

Ingredients

Dressing:

1 horned melon, halved lengthwise

1/3 cup nonfat buttermilk

1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Remaining Ingredients:

1 cup frozen shelled edamame (green soybeans)

1 cup thinly sliced Braeburn apple (about 1/2 apple)

1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion

7 cups torn romaine lettuce (about 14 ounces)

Preparation

To prepare dressing, squeeze horned melon into a fine mesh strainer over a bowl; press with the back of a spoon to extract juice. Discard seeds. Add buttermilk and next 4 ingredients (through pepper) to bowl; stir with a whisk. Cover and chill.
Cook edamame according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain. Rinse with cold water; drain well.
Combine edamame, apple, onion, and lettuce in a large bowl; pour dressing over and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.