Fig, Melon, and Spanish Ham Salad With Basil Recipe

Updated March 27, 2019

Figs, melon, Spanish ham, and basil. . J. Kenji Lopez-Alt

It's summertime, we have half day Fridays, a few extra hours of daylight to get our cocktails going, and things are supposed to be easy, darn it! In a conscious effort to simplify our lives and celebrate the awesomeness of fresh summer produce, we're spending the whole season coming up with the absolute easiest, freshest, and tastiest summer dishes we can think of. On the menu today: figs, melon, Spanish ham, and basil in one gorgeous salad.

Easiest Summer Ever: Five-Minute Fig, Melon, and Jamón Serrano Salad

Recipe Details

Fig, Melon, and Spanish Ham Salad With Basil Recipe

Active 10 mins

Total 10 mins

Serves 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

1 small Charentais melon or cantaloupe, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
12 Black Mission figs, split in half lengthwise
2 ounces thinly shaved Jamón Serrano or prosciutto
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse sea salt
Small handful fresh basil leaves

Directions

Arrange melon, figs, and ham on a serving platter. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Scatter with basil leaves and serve.

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Easiest Summer Ever: Five-Minute Fig, Melon, and Jamón Serrano Salad

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
118	Calories
5g	Fat
15g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 to 6
Amount per serving
Calories	118
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g	6%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Cholesterol 12mg	4%
Sodium 412mg	18%
Total Carbohydrate 15g	6%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 6g
Vitamin C 40mg	202%
Calcium 24mg	2%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 434mg	9%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.