by tasty traveler
24. August 2010 01:36
An elegent party dish or appetizer this Spanish Tapa dish is fresh and flavorful. For an instant Spanish Party serve this melon and cured ham along with a Manchego or Zamorano cheese and an Elki Bruschetta or Tapenade from Vine & Table. Don’t forget the beverage! Choose our recommended wine pairing below or make it really festive and serve with our crowd-pleasing Sangria. Serves 4-6
Ingredients:
1 fresh, ripe melon
12 thin slices of Serrano ham
1 carrot, grated
1 scallion, finely chopped
1 lemon, juiced
8 tablespoons olive oil
6 tablespoons sherry vinegar
salt and freshly ground pepper
Directions:
1. Cut melon in half, scoop into balls with a teaspoon or melon baller.
2. Mix in bowl with oil, lemon juice, vinegar, salt and pepper.
3. Add the carrot and scallion mix thoroughly and chill for 2 hours.
4. Shape ham slices into cones and serve with melon
Wine Pairing: The honeyed tangerine flavors of the Tangent Albarino 2008 make a great pairing with the salty and fruity components of this dish.
Serrano with Melon.pdf (117.37 kb)
recipe courtesy of Spain Gourmet Tour Magazine
