Watermelon Carpaccio Food

WATERMELON CARPACCIO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bake prosciutto on a rack-lined rimmedbaking sheet until crisp, 6 to 7 minutes.Let cool; break each into 2 or 3 pieces.
• Remove rind of watermelon. Slice half the watermelon1/4 inch thick; reserve remaining melonfor another use. Transfer to a largeplatter. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Slice scallions (green parts only) ona very sharp bias. Sprinkle watermelonwith salt and pepper. Drizzle with2 tablespoons olive oil; top with prosciuttoand scallions.

WATERMELON CARPACCIO WITH RICOTTA SALATA

Steps:

• Trim off the rind of a baby seedless watermelon, then slice as thin as possible. Arrange on a platter, overlapping slightly. Whisk 2 tablespoons each white wine vinegar and olive oil with 1/2 teaspoon honey and 1/2 minced red jalapeño; drizzle on the watermelon and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Let sit 20 minutes. Top with shaved ricotta salata and fresh mint.

CREMINI CARPACCIO

Steps:

• Thinly slice the mushrooms on a mandolin and scatter on a rimmed platter. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat, stirring, until the fat renders and the bacon is crisp, about 8 minutes. Add the vinegar and oil to the skillet and stir. Pour the bacon dressing over the mushrooms and toss. Finish with the arugula, parsley, Parmesan and a few grinds of pepper.

WATERMELON, RADISH AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the watermelon, radishes and shallots in a large serving bowl. In a glass measuring cup or small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, salt and black pepper.
• Just before serving, pour half of the dressing over the watermelon, radishes and shallots, and toss well. Add the arugula, the avocado and the rest of the dressing, and toss gently. Top with the fresh mint or basil and ricotta salata, if using. Season with more salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.