Melon, Arugula, And Serrano Ham With Smoked Paprika Dressing

By á-174942

Ingredients

• FOR DRESSING:
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (sweet or hot)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
• 5 tablespoons mild extra-virgin olive oil
• FOR SALAD:
• 2 cups cantaloupe flesh in 1" pieces
• 2 cups honeydew flesh in 1" pieces
• 2 large bunche arugula - (3/4 lb) coarse stems
• discarded
• 4 ounces thinly-sliced serrano ham cut crosswise
• into 3/4"-wide strips

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

To make dressing: Whisk together lime juice, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and add oil in a slow stream, whisking until well blended.

To make salad: Toss cantaloupe and honeydew with half of dressing in a bowl. Decoratively arrange the arugula on a platter and then add the melon. Season with salt and pepper, to taste an drizzle with remaining dressing. Serve immediately.

This recipe yields 4 appetizer servings.