Thanksgiving Recipes - Spanish Ham and Melon with Spiced Vinaigrette

by Slashfood Editor, Posted Nov 18th 2009 @ 5:45PM

The ham isn't always the centerpiece of a holiday meal. The classic Spanish ham-and-melon pairing is the perfect appetizer to entertain your guest's taste buds.

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Spanish Ham and Melon with Spiced Vinaigrette
Provided by Tyler Florence

1 melon sliced into wedges
1/2 pound Serrano ham, thinly sliced
1/4 cup sherry wine vinegar
3/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 shallot, sliced finely
1/2 teaspoon fenugreek
1/2 teaspoon thyme

Make the vinaigrette by combining the vinegar, olive oil, honey, shallots and ground spices in a large bowl. Combine the olive oil slowly as you whisk the vinaigrette. Slice the melon into wedges and make a 3/4 length cut between the skin and flesh. Top the wedges of melon with paper-thin slices of Serrano ham and drizzle with vinaigrette.

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Tags: appetizers, fall, hors doeuvres, pork, thanksgiving