Name: Melon with ham
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 8 slices ham (such as Parma or Serrano); 1 melon (Galia or cantaloupe, thinly sliced); 2 tomatoes (cut into wedges); 150 g feta (diced); 4 apricots (cut into wedges, or dried apricots); 150 g mixed salad leaves (such as rocket, lamb’s lettuce and spinach); 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar; salt (to taste); pepper (to taste); 1 focaccia

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Wash and dry the leaves and divide between the plates. Season with salt and pepper.
Cut the melon into wedges and arrange them evenly over the salad.
Roll up the ham slices and place them on the plates.
Arrange the tomato and apricot wedges decoratively.
Scatter the feta over the salad.
Drizzle with balsamic glaze.
If serving as a main meal rather than a starter, add a few slices of focaccia.

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Use Galia or cantaloupe melon. For extra crunch, add a handful of toasted pine nuts or pomegranate seeds. Mozzarella, burrata or Parmesan can replace feta. Try honey dressing, a classic vinaigrette or even pesto.

Melon with ham

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