Best 2 Melon Arugula And Serrano Ham With Smoked Paprika Dressing Recipes

SMOKED PAPRIKA VINAIGRETTE

Smoked Paprika Vinaigrette image

This tasty salad dressing also makes a great marinade. It's so easy to throw together with your food processor. Add a pinch of sugar if too tart.

Provided by DC Girly Girl

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

½ cup red wine vinegar
⅓ cup honey
1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard
1 tablespoon lime juice
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ teaspoon salt
1 ¼ teaspoons smoked paprika
1 clove garlic
2 tablespoons chopped onion
¼ teaspoon oregano
1 pinch white sugar
½ cup olive oil

Steps:

Blend the red wine vinegar, honey, mustard, lime juice, pepper, salt, paprika, garlic, onion, oregano, and sugar together in a blender until thoroughly mixed. Drizzle the olive oil into the mixture while blending on low. Chill at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 166 mg, Sugar 8 g

MELON, ARUGULA, AND SERRANO HAM WITH SMOKED PAPRIKA DRESSING

Melon, Arugula, and Serrano Ham With Smoked Paprika Dressing image

Serrano ham and smoked paprika tossed with arugula and a light vinagrette turn melons into a full meal when the weather is too hot to warrant anything heavy. The melons are sweet and the tangy serrano adds its salt to the arugula's pepper. It is important that the serrano ham not be sliced as thin as proscuitto usually is. Slightly thicker ham is easier to cut into strips and will stay separated in the salad. If the ham is sliced too thin, the ham will all clump together. This recipe is from the August 2001 issue of Gourmet Magazine. This serves 4 people as a main course, 6 as an appetizer course.

Provided by Chef Regina V. Smith

Categories Melons

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

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
4 cups cantaloupe, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
4 cups honeydew melon, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 1/2 lbs arugula, coarse stems discarded
8 ounces serrano ham, cut crosswise into 3/4 inch strips
salt and pepper

Steps:

Make Dressing:.
Whisk together lime juice, smoked paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl and add oil in a slow stream, whisking until blended.
Make Salad:.
Toss cantaloupe and honeydew melon with 1/2 of the dressing in a bowl.
Toss arugula and ham with the remaining dressing in a large bowl, then add the melon and salt and pepper to taste. Toss gently.
Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.3, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 2.6, Sodium 249.4, Carbohydrate 36, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 30.6, Protein 6.8

Tips

For the best flavor, use ripe, in-season melon.
Serrano ham is a salty, cured ham that adds a delicious umami flavor to the salad. If you can't find serrano ham, you can substitute prosciutto or another cured ham.
Arugula is a peppery green that adds a nice contrast to the sweet melon and salty ham.
The smoked paprika dressing is what really makes this salad special. It's made with smoked paprika, olive oil, vinegar, and honey, and it adds a smoky, sweet, and tangy flavor to the salad.
To make the dressing, simply whisk together all of the ingredients in a small bowl.
Once the dressing is made, toss it with the melon, arugula, and ham.
Serve the salad immediately and enjoy!

Conclusion

This melon, arugula, and serrano ham salad with smoked paprika dressing is a delicious and refreshing summer salad. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a light and healthy salad, give this one a try!