Name: Melon with Crispy Prosciutto Arugula Salad
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 (4-oz.) package prosciutto (I used the diced prosciutto that comes in a package); 10 cup loosely packed baby greens (such as arugula); 1/2 Honeydew or Cantaloup melon, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped (about 6 cups); 1 (4-oz.) package feta cheese, crumbled; 1/2 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped; 6 tablespoons chopped fresh mint; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 3 tablespoons honey; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (I suggest holding off on salt until you taste dressing); 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Ingredients

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1 (4-oz.) package prosciutto (I used the diced prosciutto that comes in a package)

10 cup loosely packed baby greens (such as arugula)
1/2 Honeydew or Cantaloup melon, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped (about 6 cups)

1 (4-oz.) package feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped

Dressing

6 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (I suggest holding off on salt until you taste dressing)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

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Instructions

Arrange half of prosciutto on a paper towel-lined microwave-safe plate; cover with a paper towel. Microwave at HIGH 2 minutes or until crisp. Repeat procedure with remaining prosciutto. Break prosciutto into large pieces.
For the Dressing: Whisk together mint and next 5 ingredients.
Toss greens and chopped melon with vinaigrette, and top with cooked prosciutto, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped pistachios.

Notes

*Wait to add the salt to the dressing – you may not need it with the salty prosciutto and feta.

Keywords: Melon Prosciutto salad, Melon, Prosciutto, Feta, Arugula