Fig, Melon, and Spanish Ham Salad with Basil

Name: Fig, Melon, and Spanish Ham Salad with Basil
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 1 small Charentais melon or cantaloupe, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes; 12 black mission figs, split in half lengthwise; 2 ounces thinly shaved Jamón Serrano or prosciutto; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Coarse sea salt; Small handful fresh basil leaves

A no-cook melon, fig, and Spanish ham salad with olive oil, sea salt, and basil for a sweet-savory summer plate.

Dinner · Spanish · 6 ingredients

Prep 10 min · Makes 4 servings

Fig, Melon, and Spanish Ham Salad with Basil

Ingredients

1 small Charentais melon or cantaloupe, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
12 black mission figs, split in half lengthwise
2 ounces thinly shaved Jamón Serrano or prosciutto
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse sea salt
Small handful fresh basil leaves

Directions

Place the melon, figs, and ham across a serving platter. Spoon the olive oil over the top, then add a light shower of salt. Finish by scattering the basil leaves over everything, and serve.

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