Melon and Prosciutto Salad

Melon and prosciutto is an inevitable pairing, a perfect marriage, like shrimp and avocado or burrata and tomato. Purslane is truly an old-fashioned green. One can imagine dining on purslane at King Arthur’s court or a formal dinner at Buckingham Palace. Full of flavor and nutrients, it is an interesting green. I love the smaller variety; if too big, they can be tough and inedible. This salad is simple to make and can be prepared well in advance.