Prosciutto-Wrapped Mango Bites

Name: Prosciutto-Wrapped Mango Bites
Ingredients: 1 ripe mango, peeled; 1 1/2 cups loosely packed arugula; 1 (1 ounce) package fresh basil; 4 slices very thin prosciutto or 4 country ham slices; 1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper

5 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 ripe mango, peeled
1 1/2 cups loosely packed arugula
1 (1 ounce) package fresh basil
4 slices very thin prosciutto or 4 country ham slices
1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper

Directions

1

Cut mango into 1/4- to 1/2-inch slices (about 16). Place 1 mango slice on top of 3 arugula leaves and 1 to 2 basil leaves.
2

Cut each prosciutto slice lengthwise into 4 strips. Wrap center of each mango bundle with 1 prosciutto strip. Arrange on a serving platter, and sprinkle with pepper.
3

Note: To make ahead, prepare recipe as directed. Cover bites with damp paper towels, and chill 30 minutes.
4

Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon Bites: Substitute half of 1 small cantaloupe or honeydew for mango. Proceed with recipe as directed.
5

Proscuitto-Wrapped Pear Bites: Substitute 1 ripe pear, unpeeled, for mango. Cut pear as directed in Step 1. Toss together pear slices and 1/2 cup lemon-lime soft drink to prevent browning; drain. Proceed with recipe as directed.
6

Proscuitto-Wrapped Apple Bites: Substitute 1 Gala apple, unpeeled, for mango. Cut apple as directed in Step 1. Toss together apple slices and 1/2 cup lemon-lime soft drink to prevent browning; drain. Proceed with recipe as directed.
7

Note: To make ahead, prepare recipe as directed. Cover bites with damp paper towels, and chill 30 minutes.