MELON, ARUGULA, AND SERRANO HAM WITH SMOKED PAPRIKA DRESSING

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

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.

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