Prosciutto-Wrapped Avocado Recipe
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Prosciutto is one of my very favorite cured meats. It comes from the dry-cured hind leg of pigs or boars and is usually served raw (called prosciutto crudo in Italian). Its salty, savory flavor is perfect for pairing with sweet and creamy textures. I have often served prosciutto-wrapped fresh figs stuffed with goat cheese and grilled on the barbecue to great delight from my dinner guests. Here the prosciutto is paired with refreshing slices of avocado and drizzled with a sweet melon and balsamic sauce. You'll need 16 slices of prosciutto for this recipe. Slices of prosciutto vary in size depending on how you buy them; you can cut larger slices into smaller pieces if necessary to get the right number.
- 1/4 honeydew or cantaloupe melon
- 2 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar
- 5 ounces (16 thin slices) prosciutto
- 2 avocados
- Process the melon and vinegar in a blender or food processor until completely smooth.
- Gently wrap a slice of prosciutto around each avocado wedge and lay on a platter or individual plates.
- Drizzle the melon sauce over the wrapped avocado wedges and serve immediately.
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