Corsican Salad with Serrano Ham and Melon

• FAST
• MAKE-AHEAD

Ingredients

1. 3 tablespoons pine nuts
2. 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3. 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
4. Salt and freshly ground pepper
5. 2 large heads lettuce (such as Boston and red leaf), torn into pieces
6. 1 cantaloupe, cut into 1-inch pieces
7. 10 small fresh figs, quartered
8. 8 ounces thinly sliced Serrano ham
9. 1 cup small basil leaves
10. 1/4 cup chives, cut into 2-inch pieces

1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Put the pine nuts in a pie plate and toast in the oven about 7 minutes, or until golden.
2. Whisk together the olive oil and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Just before serving, toss the lettuce with 1/3 cup of the dressing, reserving the rest to pass with the salad. Arrange the lettuce on a large platter. Top with the cantaloupe, figs and ham. Garnish with the basil leaves, chives and pine nuts.