- For dressing:
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (sweet or hot)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 5 tablespoons mild extra-virgin olive oil
- For salad:
- 4 cups 1-inch pieces cantaloupe flesh
- 4 cups 1-inch pieces honeydew flesh
- 1 1/2 pounds arugula, coarse stems discarded
- 8 ounces sliced serrano ham, cut crosswise into 3/4-inch-wide strips
- Make dressing: Whisk together lime juice, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and add oil in a slow stream, whisking until well blended.
- Make salad: Toss cantaloupe and honeydew with half of dressing in a bowl. Toss arugula and ham with remaining dressing in a large bowl, then add melon and salt and pepper to taste, tossing gently. Serve immediately.