Fig, Melon, and Spanish Ham Salad With Basil Recipe

Name: Fig, Melon, and Spanish Ham Salad With Basil Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 small Charentais melon or cantaloupe, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes; 12 black mission figs, split in half lengthwise; 2 ounces thinly shaved Jamón Serrano or prosciutto; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Coarse sea salt; Small handful fresh basil leaves

It's summertime, we have half day Fridays, a few extra hours of daylight to get our cocktails going, and things are supposed to be easy, darn it! In a conscious effort to simplify our lives and celebrate the awesomeness of fresh summer produce, we're spending the whole season coming up with the absolute easiest, freshest, and tastiest summer dishes we can think of. On the menu today: figs, melon, Spanish ham, and basil in one gorgeous salad.

Easiest Summer Ever: Five-Minute Fig, Melon, and Jamón Serrano Salad

Fig, Melon, and Spanish Ham Salad With Basil Recipe

Prep 5 mins

Active 10 mins

Total 5 mins

Serves 4 to 6 servings

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1 small Charentais melon or cantaloupe, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
12 Black Mission figs, split in half lengthwise
2 ounces thinly shaved Jamón Serrano or prosciutto
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse sea salt
Small handful fresh basil leaves

Arrange melon, figs, and ham on a serving platter. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Scatter with basil leaves and serve.

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Easiest Summer Ever: Five-Minute Fig, Melon, and Jamón Serrano Salad

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
96	Calories
3g	Fat
14g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 to 6
Amount per serving
Calories	96
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g	4%
Saturated Fat 1g	3%
Cholesterol 7mg	2%
Sodium 367mg	16%
Total Carbohydrate 14g	5%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 36mg	181%
Calcium 22mg	2%
Iron 0mg	3%
Potassium 384mg	8%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.