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Watermelon and Prosciutto with Mint and Toasted Almonds

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Alex Lau

Watermelon and prosciutto may seem like an unlikely pair, but the salty-sweet mix will make this your new go-to fruit salad.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    15 minutes

  • Yield

    4 Servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons coarsely chopped almonds
½ cup coarsely chopped mint leaves
½ teaspoon finely grated orange zest
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
Kosher salt
1 3-pound seedless watermelon, rind removed, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat a small dry skillet and toast almonds, tossing often, until golden brown, about 5 minutes.

    Step 2

    Mix almonds, mint, orange zest, orange juice, and oil in a small bowl; season with salt.

    Step 3

    Toss watermelon with vinegar in a large bowl; season generously with salt. Transfer watermelon to a platter and drape prosciutto over top; spoon almond mixture over.

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories (kcal) 120 Fat (g) 0 Saturated Fat (g) 0 Cholesterol (mg) 0 Carbohydrates (g) 28 Dietary Fiber (g) 8 Total Sugars (g) 14 Protein (g) 2 Sodium (mg) 10
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