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🍽️ Melon and Mozzarella Salad with Ham and Mustard Dressing

345 kcal · 30 min · 4 servings

Ingredients

• 100 ml vegetable broth
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp hot mustard
• 1 tbsp honey
• 4 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• salt
• pepper
• 1 cantaloupe melon
• 125 g arugula
• 200 g mozzarella
• 100 g serrano ham (in thin slices)

Instructions

1. 1. Heat the broth in a small pot.
2. 2. Add the mustard seeds to the hot broth.
3. 3. Let the mixture simmer gently for about 2 to 3 minutes.
4. 4. Set the pot aside and let the broth cool down completely.
5. 5. Cut the melon in half.
6. 6. Remove the seeds from the melon.
7. 7. Use a melon baller to scoop out the fruit flesh into small balls.
8. 8. Wash the arugula thoroughly.
9. 9. Remove tough stems and wilted leaves from the arugula.
10. 10. Shake the arugula dry.
11. 11. Drain the mozzarella well.
12. 12. Cut the mozzarella into small cubes.
13. 13. Pour the cooled broth into a shaker bottle.
14. 14. Add the sharp mustard, honey, vinegar, and oil.
15. 15. Shake the ingredients vigorously until the dressing is well combined.
16. 16. Season the dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
17. 17. Toss the melon balls, mozzarella, and arugula together in a bowl.
18. 18. Divide the salad mixture onto the plates.
19. 19. Drizzle the mustard dressing over the salad.
20. 20. Garnish the salad with the ham.
21. 21. Serve the salad immediately.

Nutrition per serving

• kcal: 345
• Protein: 17 g · Fett/Fat: 24 g · Carbs: 15 g