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Melon and Fig Salad With Prosciutto

Here's how you make Melon and Fig Salad With Prosciutto
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 10m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons oil (extra virgin olive oil)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 cups salad greens
  • 1/2 pound honeydew melon, peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 pound cantaloupe, peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced
  • 4 slices prosciutto ham, torn (about 1 ounce-very thin)
  • 4 fresh figs, quartered
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Bring vinegar to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium-low heat; cook until syrupy and reduced to 3 tablespoons (about 10 minutes), stirring occasionally.

  • Step 2: Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

  • Step 3: Combine oil, juice, pepper, and salt in a bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add salad greens; toss gently.

  • Step 4: Divide melon among 4 plates; top with salad greens. Arrange prosciutto and figs over salad greens; drizzle with balsamic syrup.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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