Fresh Melons with Ham and Parmesan Salad Recipe

Name: Fresh Melons with Ham and Parmesan Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 small melon, cut in halves and seeded; 4 cups favorite greens; 12 lb deli ham; 1 cup fresh parmesan cheese, coarsely grated or thinly sliced; ½ cup flat leaf parsley, large stems removed; 2 tablespoons orange juice; ½ teaspoon orange extract; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; ¼ cup olive oil; ¼ cup vegetable oil; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2 small melon, cut in halves and seeded
4 cups favorite greens
12 lb deli ham
1 cup fresh parmesan cheese, coarsely grated or thinly sliced
½ cup flat leaf parsley, large stems removed
2 tablespoons orange juice
½ teaspoon orange extract
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup vegetable oil
salt and pepper

1
While still leaving a rim around melon spoon out bite sized pieces of fruit and put into a large bowl.
2
Make a thin slice on the bottom of each melon half to stabilize them.
3
This will become your bowl for the salad.
4
Add greens, ham, Parmesan Cheese and parsley to melon pieces and mix well.
5
Fill each melon half with the mixture and drizzle with dressing.
6
Dressing: In a medium bowl add orange juice, extract, vinegar, honey and mustard and mix.
7
Slowly drizzle both oils into mixture while whisking constantly.
8
Season with salt and pepper.

2632

kcal

Calories

174

Fat

Carbs

242

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 small melon, cut in halves and seeded, 4 cups favorite greens, 12 lb deli ham, 1 cup fresh parmesan cheese, coarsely grated or thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Fresh Melons with Ham and Parmesan Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fresh Melons with Ham and Parmesan Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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