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Fresh Pasta Salad with Melon, Parma Ham, and Basil

The combination of melon and Parma ham is a classic, but when basil and pasta join the party, it's a burst of flavors for this very refreshing summer salad. Initially skeptical about this mix, my guests always ask for more. It's my go-to salad when I want to impress.

Summer Salad Having dinner Public
Course: Main course
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 8 minutes
Energy: 521 kcal / serving

Instructions

  • 1.   Step 1:
  • 2.   Cook the pasta in 2 liters of boiling water with 2 chicken bouillon cubes. When they are al dente (for cooking time, refer to the instructions on the package), drain them and let them cool. Step 2:
  • 3.   Cut the melons in half. Remove the seeds with a spoon. Make small pulp balls using a melon baller (or a small spoon). Step 3:
  • 4.   Cut the ham into small cubes. Finely chop the basil leaves. Step 4:
  • 5.   In a salad bowl, combine the pasta, melon balls, ham cubes, and chopped basil. Step 5:
  • 6.   Make a vinaigrette with lemon juice, vinegar, and olive oil. Season with a little salt and pepper. Pour into the salad bowl and mix well. Step 6:
  • 7.   Serve chilled, garnished with a beautiful basil leaf.

Notes & Suggestions

  • https://www.750g.com/pates-fraicheur-au-melon-jambon-de-parme-et-basilic-r35958.htm

Ingredients for servings

  • 1 lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoon of olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon of Sherry vinegar
  • 1 fresh basil
  • 2 chicken bouillon cubes
  • 2 melons
  • 4 slice of smoked ham
  • 250 g of pasta
  • salt (according to taste)
  • pepper (according to taste)

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Nutritional information *

  •  
    Per serving
    % RDA
  • Energy value
    521 kcal
    26 %
  • Fat
    11,96 g
    17 %
  • of which saturated
    2,13 g
    11 %
  • Carbohydrates
    91 g
    35 %
  • of which sugar
    36,33 g
    40 %
  • Protein
    11,47 g
    23 %
  • Fibers
    6,18 g
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* As an indication, before cooking, RDA of the EU.