An excellent summer meal, light, filled with vitamins and a combination of contrasting tastes and textures. Asparagus is fried on grill until golden brown so that it becomes softer but does not lose its juicy crunch. Served on a plate with ripe melon salad and mozzarella cheese with vinaigrette dressing. Sweet melon interesting combined with creamy cheese and smoked ham prosciutto, toasted, chopped and sprinkled on top. A fried pine nuts fill the whole appetizer with a more intense deep taste and extra crispness. Share with friends: Time: 32 minutes Difficulty: easy Servings: 4-6 Recipes use measured containers volume: 1 cup (st.) – 240 ml. 3/4 cup (st.) – 180 ml. 1/2 cups (st.) – 120 ml. 1/3 cup (st.) – 80 ml. 1/4 cup (Art.) – 60 ml. 1 tablespoon (tbsp.) – 15 ml. 1 teaspoon (tsp) – 5 ml.
Ingredients for the recipe:
- 55 gr. thin prosciutto slices
- 450 gr clipped asparagus
- 2 tsp olive oil + 2 tbsp. l
- 2 tbsp. l freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 part of a small melon (approximately 350 gr.), Peeled peel and seeds, and diced into 2 cm.
- 110 gr. 2 cm mozzarella, diced.
- 2 tbsp. l roasted pine nuts
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Recipe preparation:
- Set the grid on the middle level of the oven. Preheat oven to 175 ° C.
- Cover the pan with parchment paper. Put slices prosciutto in one layer on a prepared baking sheet. Bake 12-14 minutes until they become crispy. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess fat. Cut prosciutto into pieces of 0.5 cm.
- Place the grill pan on a moderate heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. In a medium bowl mix asparagus and 2 tsp. olive oil. Salt and pepper. Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until it becomes crispy soft.
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix lemon juice and 2 tbsp. l olive oil. Beat well. Salt and pepper to taste. Add melon and mozzarella and mix, covering them with dressing.
- Spread the asparagus on the dish. Spoon melon and cheese on top Asparagus Sprinkle with the remaining dressing. Sprinkle slices on top prosciutto and pine nuts and serve.