Italian Restaurant

Summer Melon Carpaccio with Berries & Proscuitto

Serves 6-8

Ingredients

1 ea. medium seedless watermelon
2 oz. extra virgin olive oil
12 ea. leaves of basil
1 basket fresh raspberries
1 basket fresh blackberries
Approx. 18 slices of imported Italian proscuitto

Cracked pepper to taste

Procedure

On large serving platter or individual round plates, place thin slices of peeled watermelon to cover entire surface. Cut remaining watermelon into small wedges or cubes. Place berries, basil, and cut watermelon on top. Gently drape proscuitto slices on top. Serve with cracked pepper and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Best served chilled. Watermelon slices can be prepared hours in advance.