Melons and Prosciutto
From: Melanie, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Comments: Prosciutto: ham known for its delicate smoke flavor that it gets from the right ageing.
  • 1/2 small honeydew, refrigerated
  • 1/2 large cantaloupe, refrigerated
  • 8 ounces [227 g] really thinly sliced prosciutto
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Mint leaves [optional]
  • Slice honeydew and cantaloupe into 1/2-inch [1.3-cm] thick wedges, to get 12 wedges from each.
  • Peel each wedge; arrange onto 8 individual plates, alternating colors.
  • Half prosciutto slices lengthwise.
  • Roll each half, coneshaped, shaping into a rose.
  • Arrange at the meeting ends of melons or arrange prosciutto slices between melon slices.
  • Sprinkle with pepper and, if desired, decorate with mint leaves.