MALON PROSCIUTTO AND ARUGULA SALAD ENJOY DAN:

     MELON PROSCIUTTO AND ARUGULA SALAD by CHEF DAN:

Serves 8

INGREDIENTS:

1 bunch fresh arugula, washed and dried

1/2-sliced watermelon, cut into 1/2-inch dice

1/2-sliced seeded honeydew melon, cut into 1/2-inch dice

1/2-red onion thinly vertically sliced

8 thin strips of prosciutto cut into stripes

1/4-cup champagne vinegar

3 tablespoon olive oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 Serrano pepper thinly

1-teaspoon Dijon

Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

1 tablespoon fresh herbs, chives, basil or cilantro

1 cup walnuts, chopped

DIRECTIONS:

1.   In a mixing bowl combine, vinegar, garlic cloves, Serrano pepper, mustard, salt & pepper.

2.   While continuously whisking the vinegar mixture, add the oil in a slow steady stream, until completely emulsified.

3.   Whisk in the herbs and set aside as you prepare the salad.

SALAD:

In a salad bowl combine the melons, arugula, onion, prosciutto, and walnuts.

Add vinegar mixture.

Toss gently to combine; all ingredients should be well coated with the vinaigrette.

ENJOY DAN:                                  SLOW THE FORK DOWN!!