Snacks and sides

February 13, 2019

Fig, watermelon and jamón salad

A pretty-in-pink plate that's perfect for summer.

Fig, watermelon and jamon salad

Serves 6

Prep

10M

Styling byLisa Featherby

ProfileClaire Delmar

Ripe figs and watermelon scream summer, and this simple salad, with jamón and Manchego, shows them in their best light.

Ingredients

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

Method

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.

Styling by Lisa Featherby

Profile Claire Delmar