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Pickled Watermelon Rind with Prosciutto, Melon and Arugula Salad
Pickled Watermelon Rind
- 3 T. kosher salt
- 3 cups water
- 3 cups diced watermelon rind, green part removed and discarded (from about 1 small
- watermelon)
- 1½ cups granulated sugar, divided
- ¾ cup white wine vinegar
- ¾ t. ground cloves
- ¾ t. ground allspice
- 1 cinnamon stick
Salad
- ½ medium shallot, minced
- ½ medium lemon, juiced
- 2 T. extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup cantaloupe cut in small dice (about a quarter of a small cantaloupe)
- 4 cups arugula (about 4 ounces)
- ½ cup (about 2 ounces) thinly sliced prosciutto
- ½ cup Pickled Watermelon Rind
Pickled Watermelon Rind
- Dissolve the salt in the water and pour it over the watermelon rind. Let the mixture stand for four hours, then strain, rinse and place the rind in a medium saucepan. Cover with fresh water, bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until tender, about 30 minutes. Strain the rind.
- In a small saucepan set over medium heat, warm ½ cup sugar with the vinegar, lemon, cloves, allspice and cinnamon until the sugar dissolves. Pour the hot mixture over the rind, cover and refrigerate for 24 hours.
- Drain the rind and reserve the liquid. Place the liquid in a saucepan set over high heat and stir in an additional ½ cup sugar. Bring to a boil and pour the liquid over the reserved rind. Refrigerate for another 24 hours.
- Drain the rind and reserve the liquid. Place the liquid in a saucepan set over high heat and stir in the final ½ cup sugar. Bring to a boil and pour the liquid over the reserved rind. Use within one week or can the watermelon rind for later use.
Make the salad
- In a small bowl, whisk together the shallot, lemon juice and olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, toss together the cantaloupe and arugula with the dressing and season with salt and pepper. Arrange the salad on a platter and drape the prosciutto over the arugula. Serve with pickled watermelon rind.
Adapted from Paul Virant, Perennial Virant, Chicago
Adapted from Paul Virant, Perennial Virant, Chicago
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