Prosciutto-Wrapped Mango Bites

By ccavaletti

Ingredients

• 1 ripe mango, peeled
• 1 1/2 cups loosely packed arugula
• 1 (1-oz.) package fresh basil
• 4 very thin prosciutto or country ham slices
• 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 20mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cut mango into 1/4- to 1/2-inch slices (about 16). Place 1 mango slice on top of 3 arugula leaves and 1 to 2 basil leaves.

2. Cut each prosciutto slice lengthwise into 4 strips. Wrap center of each mango bundle with 1 prosciutto strip. Arrange on a serving platter, and sprinkle with pepper.

Note: To make ahead, prepare recipe as directed. Cover bites with damp paper towels, and chill 30 minutes.

Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon Bites: Substitute half of 1 small cantaloupe or honeydew for mango. Proceed with recipe as directed.

Proscuitto-Wrapped Pear Bites: Substitute 1 ripe pear, unpeeled, for mango. Cut pear as directed in Step 1. Toss together pear slices and 1/2 cup lemon-lime soft drink to prevent browning; drain. Proceed with recipe as directed.

Proscuitto-Wrapped Apple Bites: Substitute 1 Gala apple, unpeeled, for mango. Cut apple as directed in Step 1. Toss together apple slices and 1/2 cup lemon-lime soft drink to prevent browning; drain. Proceed with recipe as directed.

Note: To make ahead, prepare recipe as directed. Cover bites with damp paper towels, and chill 30 minutes.

Southern Living
SEPTEMBER 2008