Melon, Serrano Ham, and Arugula Salad

Ingredients

• 8 cups arugula loosely packed trimmed
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 1 teaspoon canola oil 
• 6 cups cantaloupe cubed peeled ( 1 [3-pound] melon)
• 1  garlic clove minced
• 0.3 teaspoon ground cumin 
• 1 ounce manchego cheese shaved
• 1 teaspoon blackstrap molasses 
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 
• 3 ounces serrano ham trimmed cut into 1/4-inch pieces
• 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar 

Equipment

• bowl
• whisk

Directions

1. Combine first 7 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring well with a whisk.
2. Add cantaloupe and ham; toss gently to coat.
3. Arrange arugula in an even layer on a serving platter. Top with cantaloupe mixture; sprinkle evenly with cheese.
4. Serve immediately.