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Melon and Crispy Prosciutto Salad
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Melon and Crispy Prosciutto Salad

Crispy, salty prosciutto stands out against the sweetness of melon in this green salad with a balsamic /red wine dressing.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 141kcal

Ingredients

Salad

  • 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 4 slices prosciutto
  • 1 cup honeydew melon 1" dice
  • 1 cup canteloupe 1" dice
  • 2 Tbsps whole almonds

Dressing

  • 2 tablespoon shallots minced
  • 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Put almonds in a resealable bag and roughly crush with a rolling pin. Spread almond pieces on a pie plate and roast in 375 degree oven approx 12 minutes. Check often since nuts can burn quickly.
  • On a microwaveable plate, spread prosciutto in a single layer. Microwave on high approx 4 minutes. Check after 2 minutes since ovens can vary widely. Allow to cool and crumble into fine bits.
  • Mix melons and lettuce in large bowl.
  • Mix dressing ingredients. Just before serving add almonds to the salad and toss with the dressing.
  • Top with prosciutto bits and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 288mg | Potassium: 381mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g