Summer Melon with Fig and Proscuitto Fruit Cup

A refreshing and elegant summer dish combining sweet melons and figs with savory prosciutto and peppery rocket, finished with creamy ricotta salata and a touch of heat from chile flakes.

6 servings
7 min

Ingredients

  • 1 whole sharlyn melon
  • 1 whole honeydew melon
  • 1 whole cantaloupe
  • ½ pound prosciutto di Parma
  • 1 bunch opal basil
  • 4 whole black figs
  • ¼ pound rocket
  • ¼ cup Tuscan extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 block ricotta salata
  • 1 tablespoon chile flakes
  • for garnish

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    For each serving, place 2 ounces of each melon in the center of the plate. Place 1/2 ounce prosciutto on top of the melon, followed by 8 micro basil leaves, 4 fig quarters, and a few rocket leaves.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Drizzle about 1 tablespoon olive oil on top and garnish with the shaved ricotta and a pinch of chile flakes.

    2 min

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