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1   medium-sized ripe melon
3   zucchini, each about 8 inches long and of equal diameter
   Gray salt and freshly ground pepper
24   very thin slices pancetta or prosciutto
1- 1/2 tsp  extra virgin olive oil
   Balsamic vinegar
1 Tbs  finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley or mint
 

Halve and seed the melon, then peel. Cut the melon on a mandoline with the julienne blade, or cut by hand into thin slices and then again into flat "noodles" about 1/4 inch wide. Arrange in a pile on a platter or divide among 4 plates and sprinkle with a little salt. Keep refrigerated until needed.

Trim the ends from the zucchini and cut into quarters lengthwise. Season with salt and pepper. Wrap each piece tightly in pancetta, using 2 pieces per quarter. Heat the olive oil in a large sauti pan over medium heat until hot. Add the zucchini and sauti until the pancetta is crispy but the zucchini is still nearly raw, about 5 minutes.

Halve and seed the melon, then peel. Cut the melon on a mandoline with the julienne blade, or cut by hand into thin slices and then again into flat "noodles" about 1/4 inch wide. Arrange in a pile on a platter or divide among 4 plates and sprinkle with a little salt. Keep refrigerated until needed.

Trim the ends from the zucchini and cut into quarters lengthwise. Season with salt and pepper. Wrap each piece tightly in pancetta, using 2 pieces per quarter. Heat the olive oil in a large sauti pan over medium heat until hot. Add the zucchini and sauti until the pancetta is crispy but the zucchini is still nearly raw, about 5 minutes.

Place 3 zucchini batons on top of each portion of melon, drizzle with balsamic vinegar, and dust with parsley. Serve immediately.

Servings: 4

Recipe Type
Vegetables
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Source: "Tra Vigne Cookbook" ©2002 NapaStyle

This dish delivers contrasts -- hot and cold, crispy and soft, sweet and salty. It is a good place to use several drops of your precious aceto balsamico traditionale. Any kind of melon will work as long as it is ripe and fragrant.

©2002 NapaStyle

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