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.

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

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.