Melon, mozzarella & parma ham salad
Melon, mozzarella & parma ham salad with a honey mustard vinaigrette is a perfect summer Italian-inspired salad recipe that is a perfect starter.
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Ingredients
Salad:
- 1 small winter melon or spanspek halved cantaloupe or honeydew
- 2 x 125gm balls of fresh mozzarella
- 1 packet of rocket leaves – about 3 handfuls
- 1 small packet of watercress – about 2 handfuls
- 120 gms Parma ham or other Italian cured ham
Vinaigrette:
- 60 ml olive oil
- 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 20 ml honey
- 1 heaped teaspoon of mustard
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Make the dressing by mixing all the ingredients together until emulsified. Either shake in a jar or use a small whisk.
- Slice wedges out of half the melon removing the skin. Scoop balls out the second melon and set it aside.
- Slice the mozzarella.
- When you are ready to serve, assemble the salad by scattering the rocket and watercress across the bottom of a large serving dish. Place the melon slices and balls across the surface. Arrange the slices of mozzarella between the melon. Tuck the thin slices of ham in between.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and serve immediately.
Notes
You can use burrata instead of mozzarella for a creamier taste and texture.
This salad is best assembled just before serving as the rocket (arugula) will wilt
Servings: 6