Red Gold has a recipe for a refreshing spring salad
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MELON PROSCIUTTO SALAD
This colorful salad recipe would be a fine addition to an Italian meal. Parmigiano-Reggiano provides a nutty contrast to the sweet melons.
MAKES 8 SERVINGS — PREPARATION TIME: 20 MINUTES
½ medium honeydew melon, cubed
1 medium cantaloupe, cubed
1 (28 ounce) can REDPACK® PETITE DICED TOMATOES or 2 (14.5 ounce) cans REDPACK® PETITE DICED TOMATOES, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, cooked and cut into strips
½ cup shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
• In a large mixing bowl combine the first 7 ingredients, tossing gently to combine. Arrange the melon mixture on a serving platter. Place prosciutto evenly over melon mixture and sprinkle with cheese.
• Garnish with cracked black pepper and fresh mint sprigs, if desired.
• Suggestion: Cook prosciutto, between paper towels, in microwave for 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly crisp.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS PER SERVING Calories 90, Fat 2.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 10mg, Sodium 620mg, Carbohydrate 14g, Fiber 2g, Protein 5g,, Vitamin A 50%, Vitamin C 60%, Calcium 6%, Iron 4%
Cost:
Honeydew Melon 3.99
Cantaloupe 2.79
Mint 1.00
Lemon Juice .25
Salt and Pepper .25
Iceberg Lettuce 1.99
Prosciutto 2.50
Cheese 3.25
Total 16.02
Red Gold Products
Petite Diced Tomatoes 1.04
Total Cost of Recipes 17.06
Cost Per Serving – $3.02
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