Sliced Melon with Serrano Ham, Marcona Almonds, and Basil Oil Recipe
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Ingredients:
- 1 medium cantaloupe or honeydew melon or 2 small charentais melons, halved, peeled, seeded, thinly sliced
Directions:
- Blanch basil leaves in small saucepan of boiling water until just wilted, about 10 seconds. Transfer blanched basil leaves to bowl of ice water to cool. Drain; using hands, squeeze out excess water. Puree basil leaves, 1/2 cup oil, lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon sea salt in blender until smooth. Set aside.
- Divide melon among 4 large plates. Drizzle with basil oil. Arrange ham over melon. Sprinkle almonds and parsley over. Lightly drizzle additional extra-virgin olive oil over. Serve immediately.
- * Tender Spanish almonds that are usually sold roasted and salted; available at specialty foods stores and natural foods stores and from
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 534.9 Kcal (2240 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 401.98 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 44.66g | 69% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 30.37mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 1835.99mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 405.54mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbs | 14.98g | 5% | |
| Sugars | 12.06g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.08g | 12% | |
| Protein | 23.41g | 47% | |
| Vitamin C | 62mg | 103% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 71.8mg | 7% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 206.04 Kcal (863 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 154.84 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 17.2g | 69% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 11.7mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 707.2mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 156.21mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbs | 5.77g | 5% | |
| Sugars | 4.65g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.19g | 12% | |
| Protein | 9.02g | 47% | |
| Vitamin C | 23.9mg | 103% | |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 27.7mg | 7% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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