Tasty Tuesday Tidbit

Prosciutto Melon Salad 

During the summer I always crave light and flavorful salads.  I was at a restaurant and saw a summer melon salad on the menu that looked quite delicious. So this weekend, I decided to try out my own version, and I have to say, it was awesome. This salad is so easy to make, beautiful to look at, and most importantly, tastes divine.

Ingredients 
1 cantaloupe
1 dalia (or honeydew)
1 can hearts of palm (drained)
1/2 bunch of water cress (stems removed)
10 slices of prosciutto de parma

For the Dressing
zest of half an orange
juice of 1 orange
1 tbl honey
1/4 cup champagne vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil

Directions
Cut the cantaloupe and dalia melons in half and scoop out the seeds.  Slice the melon in half again and cut long, crescent shaped pieces.  Remove all of the rind. Slice the prosciutto de parma into 1 inch strips, scattering them over the melon. Drain the hearts of palm and pull apart the rounds. Remove the stems of the water cress and roughly chop the leaves. Sprinkle on top of the salad.

To make the dressing combine the orange zest, orange juice, honey, and champagne vinegar in a bowl.  Whisk in the olive oil.  Pour dressing over the salad.

crescent shaped slices of melon

time to eat!

Enjoy!