Port Soaked Melon And Ham Salad

By á-174942

Ingredients

• 2 small ripe cantaloupes halved lengthwise, seeds and fibers discarded
• 1/2 cup Tawny Port - (to 3/4)
• 6 ounces thinly-sliced Serrano ham (or prosciutto)
• 3 ounces Manchego shaved (or other hard sheep cheese)
• 6 fresh figs quartered
• French bread croutons

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Prick the flesh of the melons with a fork and drizzle 2 to 3 tablespoons of Port (depending upon the size of the melons) into each half. Let sit and absorb the wine for 15 to 30 minutes.

Cut each half lengthwise into thirds and cut away the rind. Loosely wrap each piece of melon with ham and top with cheese shavings. Arrange fig quarters decoratively around the plate and serve with French bread croutons.

This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.