Fresh Fruit and Mozzarella Cheese Salad w/Lemon-Poppy Seed Dressing

• 3 cups peeled, coarsely chopped fresh peaches (about 1 1/2 lb.)
• 1 (8-oz.) tub fresh small mozzarella cheese balls, cut in half
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 3/4 cup Lemon-Poppy Seed Dressing
• 4 cups seeded and cubed watermelon
• 4 cups cubed honeydew melon
• 3 cups sliced fresh strawberries 
• 2 cups seedless green grapes, cut in half
• Garnishes: fresh raspberries, mint leaves

Preparation

1. 1. Toss first 3 ingredients with 1/4 cup Lemon-Poppy Seed Dressing.
2. 2. Layer watermelon, peach mixture, honeydew, berries, and grapes in a large glass trifle dish or tall glass bowl. Serve immediately, or cover and chill up to 8 hours. Toss with remaining 1/2 cup dressing just before serving. Garnish, if desired

DRESSING:

• 2/3 cup vegetable oil 
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped onion 
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

1. Process vegetable oil, sugar, fresh lemon juice, poppy seeds, finely chopped onion, Dijon mustard, and salt in a blender until smooth. Store in refrigerator up to 1 week; serve at room temperature.