Melon, fig and parma ham with fig & basil dressing recipe

Ingredients:

For salad:

• 3.17 oz (90g) of Parma ham
• 6 fresh figs - quartered
• ½ ripe cantaloupe - cut into cubes or chunks
• 1/3 cup of walnuts, roughly chopped
• 3.52oz of rocket leaves

For dressing:

• 6 basil leaves, roughly chopped
• 3 tbsp light olive oil
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp Mrs Bridges Fig Preserve

Instructions:

STEP 1

Add all the dressing ingredients to a small bowl, whisk thoroughly, then season with salt and pepper to taste.

STEP 2

On a serving platter, arrange the melon and figs and rocket leaves. 

STEP 3

Take each strip of Parma ham and roll it loosely into a ‘rose’, tucking in the ham amongst the fruit.

STEP 4

Scatter the walnuts over the salad and finish the dish by drizzling over the fig dressing. Serve immediately.

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