Gourmet Traveller (Australia)

Fig, watermelon and jamón salad

SERVES 6 // PREP TIME 10 MINS

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Ripe figs and watermelon scream summer, and this simple salad, with jamón and Manchego, shows them in their best light. Pictured p87. 6 figs, cut into wedges 600 gm watermelon, thinly sliced and cut into rough triangles 6 slices jamón Ibérico

Basil leaves and thinly sliced Manchego, to serve HONEY DRESSING 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp white wine vinegar 1 tsp honey

1 For honey dressing, shake ingredient­s in a sealed screw-top jar to combine and season to taste.

2 Arrange figs, watermelon and jamón on a platter. Top with basil and Manchego, season to taste, and drizzle with dressing to serve.

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