Melon and Crispy Prosciutto Salad

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Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett
Hands-on Time
20 Mins
Total Time
20 Mins
Yield
Makes 4 servings
By Caroline Wright
August 2013
RECIPE BY Southern Living

Build the base of this sweet, salty, and crunchy salad with any melon.

Ingredients

  • 1 (4-oz.) package prosciutto
  • 6 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 10 cup loosely packed baby greens (such as arugula)
  • 1/2 honeydew melon, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped (about 6 cups)
  • 1 (4-oz.) package feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped

How to Make It

Step 1

Arrange half of prosciutto on a paper towel-lined microwave-safe plate; cover with a paper towel. Microwave at HIGH 2 minutes or until crisp. Repeat procedure with remaining prosciutto. Break prosciutto into large pieces.

Step 2

Whisk together mint and next 5 ingredients.

Step 3

Toss greens and chopped melon with vinaigrette, and top with cooked prosciutto, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped pistachios.

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Ratings & Reviews

Delectable Summer Salad!

byannes
June 05, 2015
I made this salad exactly according to recipe tonight and it was SO delicious!  I live in the South and always dread cooking dinner when it's hot outside, so thought I'd go outside my comfort zone this year and do 30 days of salads for dinner.  I was skeptical that I would like this salad....I'm only so-so on melons to begin with.I used honeydew and bought it already cut up from the produce department...which saved 15 minutes.  I had a tough time finding fresh mint in our small town grocery store, but was finally able to find some.  This recipe only took me a maximum of 10 minutes to put together and was perfect as written.  I did not add/remove/substitute any ingredients; however, next time I think I'll add another half to full Tablespoon of vinegar and reduce the honey.  I really liked the play of the prosciutto (great idea to crisp in the microwave!  I would have never thought of that) against the arugula and melon, and the feta and pistachios rounded it out beautifully.  I will be taking the rest of it to work with me tomorrow!

Wichitafilly's Review

Wichitafilly
August 10, 2014
I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! It's absolutely delicious!

byannes's Review

Nikki
August 13, 2013
I tried this recipe with cantaloupe. It was delicious -- a perfect summer salad -- with a refreshing balance of sweet and salty. http://www.themostcolorfulone.com/1/post/2013/08/melon-crispy-prosciutto-salad.html