Cantaloupe & Prosciutto Salsa Cruda
Here's a funky sweet and savory salsa that makes use of the well-known flavor marriage of cantaloupe and prosciutto. I served it with some sweet potato and carrot chips, but I think it would be outstanding atop a nice piece of grilled mild fish. It might also be a good accessory to a grilled salad .
Instructions
Cut the cantaloupe in half and seed it.
Note: If you don't want to use the rind as bowl, skip the next three steps.
Use an ice cream scoop to remove all but about 1/4" of the flesh from one half of the melon, as shown. Set the flesh aside.
If the hollow rind won't sit upright on its own, cut a small sliver off of the bottom center to make a flat spot.
Put the rind bowl in a large zip-top bag and freeze it.
Cut all of the melon to a medium dice and put it in a large mixing bowl.
Chop the prosciutto to approximately 1/4".
Mince the shallot and chop the parsley (medium - you need about 1/3 cup).
Note: This kind of prep work is where the uber-cheap and scary-sharp really shine. They are prep machines!
Add the prosciutto, shallot, parsley, salt and pepper to the mixing bowl.
Whisk the vinegar and honey together in a small bowl, then add it to the melon.
Mix the salsa well, cover and refrigerate at least two hours, stirring occasionally.
Serve and enjoy!
