Prosciutto and Melon Salad with Cantaloupe Vinaigrette

A different interpretation of the classic Italian antipasto of melon and prosciutto, The ripe cantaloupe gives out a smooth dressing!

Ingredients

• 1 cup (1/2-inch) cubed cantaloupe
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 4 teaspoons canola oil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 12 cups arugula leaves
• 1 medium honeydew melon, peeled, seeded, and cut into 24 slices
• 1 medium cantaloupe, peeled, seeded, and cut into 24 slices
• 8 very thin slices prosciutto (about 4 ounces)
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instruction

1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth.
2. Place 1 1/2 cups arugula on each of 8 salad plates. Top each serving with 3 honeydew slices, 3 cantaloupe slices, and 1 prosciutto slice. Drizzle each serving with about 1 tablespoon dressing; sprinkle evenly with pepper.