Prosciutto and Melon Salad with a Drizzle of Balsamic Syrup
Prosciutto and Melon Salad with a Drizzle of Balsamic Syrup
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 500
- Total Fat
- 16
- Saturated Fat
- 5
- Carbohydrates
- 69
- Dietary Fiber
- 4
- Sugar
- 60
- Protein
- 15
- Cholesterol
- 25
- Sodium
- 1472
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
-
- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 500
- Total Fat
- 16
- Saturated Fat
- 5
- Carbohydrates
- 69
- Dietary Fiber
- 4
- Sugar
- 60
- Protein
- 15
- Cholesterol
- 25
- Sodium
- 1472
Ingredients
12 wedges of fresh honeydew melon, about 1 1/2 inches thick
Salt and pepper
8 thin slices of Prosciutto di Parma
4 cups of fresh arugula, washed, stemmed and patted dry
Drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil
3 ounce pieces of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/4 cup Balsamic Syrup, recipe follows
Balsamic Syrup
3 cups balsamic vinegar
Directions
- Season the melon with salt and pepper. Wrap two pieces of prosciutto around each wedge of melon. In a mixing bowl, toss the greens with olive oil, salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly. Mound the greens in the center of four plates. Arrange three prosciutto wrapped melon around each mound of greens. Shave the cheese over the greens. Drizzle each salad with the Balsamic Syrup.
Balsamic Syrup
- In a medium-saucepan, over medium heat, add the balsamic vinegar. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer until the liquid is reduced to about 1/4 cup, about 30 minutes or until syrup-like consistency. Remove from the heat and cool completely.
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