MELON, ARUGULA, AND SERRANO HAM WITH SMOKED PAPRIKA DRESSING

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Categories     Salad     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Melon     Ham     Arugula     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

For dressing
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (sweet or hot)*
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
5 tablespoons mild extra-virgin olive oil
For salad
4 cups 1-inch pieces cantaloupe flesh (from 2 1/2- to 3-lb melon)
4 cups 1-inch pieces honeydew flesh (from 2 1/2- to 3-lb melon)
4 large bunches arugula (1 1/2 lb), coarse stems discarded
8 oz sliced serrano ham (1/16 inch thick), cut crosswise into 3/4-inch-wide strips

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Make salad:
  • Toss cantaloupe and honeydew with half of dressing in a bowl. Toss arugula and ham with remaining dressing in a large bowl, then add melon and salt and pepper to taste, tossing gently. Serve immediately.
  • Available by mail order through The Spanish Table (206-682-2827) and Tienda.com.

Tshidi Mehlape
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This is a great dish to serve at a party or potluck. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Amanze Henry
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I love the smoky flavor that the smoked paprika dressing adds to this dish.


Hannah Mungur
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This dish is so easy to make. I had it on the table in less than 30 minutes.


Jenniey Mundile
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This is a great way to use up leftover melon. I had some cantaloupe that was about to go bad, and this dish was the perfect way to use it up.


Darren Easom (D_easom 87)
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Leon Ramlagan
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I'm not a huge fan of arugula, but I really enjoyed it in this dish. The peppery flavor was a nice contrast to the sweet melon and salty ham.


Everline Kerubo
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This is a great dish for a hot summer day. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are just perfect.


Akhil Johnson
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I'm always looking for new ways to use melon, and this dish is a great option. It's a refreshing change from the usual fruit salad.


Kubra Haseeb
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This dish is so versatile. I've served it as an appetizer, a main course, and even a side dish.


rochelle deklerk
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I wasn't sure how the melon and serrano ham would go together, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors were really complementary.


Isabelle O'Reilly
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's only a few ingredients, but they all come together perfectly.


OP NLB
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a winner. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Purev Purev
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This is one of my favorite summer salads. It's so refreshing and flavorful.


Taniraj dandhal Rajput
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I made this dish for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


mazidulkhan676 MDMAZIDUL
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The combination of sweet melon, peppery arugula, and salty serrano ham was perfect. The smoked paprika dressing added a nice smoky flavor that really brought the dish together.