CANTALOUPE WITH SUGAR SNAP PEAS AND RICOTTA SALATA

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The sweet but firm flesh of a Honey Kiss melon works especially well for cutting into ribbons; if using cantaloupe, use one that's slightly underripe.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Bon Appétit     Salad     Summer     Cantaloupe     Melon     Sugar Snap Pea     Cheese     Soy Free     Peanut Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Tree Nut Free     Vegetarian     Brunch     Lunch

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 small cantaloupe or Honey Kiss melon (about 1 1/2 lb.)
8 oz. sugar snap peas, strings removed, thinly sliced on a diagonal
8 oz. ricotta salata (salted dry ricotta), thinly sliced into strips with a vegetable peeler or mandoline
3 Tbsp. tarragon leaves
Extra-virgin olive oil, lemon wedges, flaky sea salt, and Aleppo-style pepper (for serving)

Steps:

  • Scoop out seeds from melon half and place, cut side down, on a cutting board and remove rind by slicing down along the curve of the melon with a sharp knife, rotating as you go. Cut in half again, then very thinly slice each piece crosswise on a mandoline (to make half-moons) or use a vegetable peeler to make ribbons.
  • Toss melon, peas, ricotta, and tarragon on a platter. Drizzle with some oil, squeeze some lemon juice over, and sprinkle with salt and Aleppo-style pepper.

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