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.

kamrul husen
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Yum!


Fahmeed Ahmad
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5 stars!


HRIDOY IS BACK
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I highly recommend this recipe.


Kosy Marvelous
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This is the best melon salad I've ever had.


Mrkhan 007
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I'm definitely going to make this salad again. It's so good!


Dagim Naol
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Shahida Anis
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I made this salad exactly as the recipe says and it was perfect.


Alexander Ameh
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The smoked paprika dressing is what really makes this salad. It's so flavorful.


Jared Toner
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I'm not a big fan of arugula, so I used spinach instead. It was still very good.


walimuhammad Kiyazai
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I used prosciutto instead of serrano ham and it was still delicious.


Camila Vasquez Rodriguez
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This salad is so easy to make. It's perfect for a quick and healthy lunch.


Saleh Talala
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I added a bit of crumbled feta cheese to the salad and it was even better.


Iliana Hall
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I wasn't sure about the combination of melon and arugula, but it really works. The flavors complement each other perfectly.


Keshav Chaudhary
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This recipe is a great way to use up summer melons. I used a cantaloupe and it was delicious.


Zakhele Msezane
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I made this salad for a party and it was a big success. Everyone loved it!


Abubakar Umar
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This salad was a hit! The combination of sweet melon, peppery arugula, salty serrano ham, and smoky paprika dressing was perfect. It was light and refreshing, yet still satisfying.