Jamon Serrano with Melon

An elegant appetizer or party dish.

Ingredients:

1 fresh, ripe melon

12 thin slices of jamón serrano

1 carrot, grated

Juice of 1 lemon

1 scallion, finely chopped

8 tbsp olive oil

6 tbsp sherry vinegar

Salt and freshly ground pepper

Preparation:

Cut melon in half, scoop into balls with a teaspoon or melon baller. Mix in bowl with oil, lemon juice, vinegar and salt and pepper. Add the carrot and scallion, mix thoroughly and chill for 2 hours. Shape ham slices into cones and serve with melon.

Recipe courtesy of Spain GourmeTour magazine.

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