Arugula Salad With Melon And Crispy Prosciutto

• For the dressing:
• 1 small shallot, minced
• 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• For the salad:
• 3 ounces prosciutto (approximately 6 slices)
• 1 pint Padron peppers (or use shishito peppers)
• Olive oil
• 5 ounces baby arugula
• 1/2 large cantaloupe or other orange-fleshed melon, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
• 1/3 cup sliced or slivered almonds, toasted
• 1/2 cup goat cheese, crumbled

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the prosciutto in a single layer on top. Bake for 13-15 minutes, until crisp but not browned. Let cool on baking sheet.
2. Meanwhile, make the dressing: put the minced shallot in the bottom of your salad bowl with the sherry vinegar, and let sit for 15 minutes. Whisk in the olive oil in a thin stream until blended and season to taste with salt and pepper.
3. While the shallot is marinating, prepare the peppers: preheat a large skillet (not nonstick, preferably cast iron) over medium high heat for 5 minutes. Add enough olive oil to just coat the bottom, and add the peppers to the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes depending on size (5-6 if you are using larger shishitos), tossing every 45-60 seconds to encourage blistering on all sides. Remove from heat, and once cool enough to handle, slice into 3/4-inch rings, discarding the stems. Let cool completely.
4. Add the arugula to the salad bowl and toss to coat with the dressing. Gently fold in the melon and peppers until well-distributed. Break the crispy prosciutto slices into bite-sized pieces, and scatter over the top of the salad along with the toasted almonds and goat cheese crumbles. Serve.

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Taken from food52.com/recipes/37141-arugula-salad-with-melon-and-crispy-prosciutto (may not work)