Prosciutto-Wrapped Mango Bites

Prep: 20 min. Ask for paper-thin slices of meat at the deli counter. To ease prep, look for a package of presliced mango in the produce section. We do not recommend jarred mango slices—they're too soft.

Yield: Makes 8 appetizer servings (serving size: 2 bites)

Ingredients

• 1  ripe mango, peeled
• 1 1/2  cups  loosely packed arugula
• 1  (1-oz.) package fresh basil
• 4  very thin prosciutto or country ham slices
• 1/4  teaspoon  coarsely ground pepper

Preparation

1. Cut mango into 1/4- to 1/2-inch slices (about 16). Place 1 mango slice on top of 3 arugula leaves and 1 to 2 basil leaves.

2. Cut each prosciutto slice lengthwise into 4 strips. Wrap center of each mango bundle with 1 prosciutto strip. Arrange on a serving platter, and sprinkle with pepper.

Note: To make ahead, prepare recipe as directed. Cover bites with damp paper towels, and chill 30 minutes.

Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon Bites: Substitute half of 1 small cantaloupe or honeydew for mango. Proceed with recipe as directed.

Proscuitto-Wrapped Pear Bites: Substitute 1 ripe pear, unpeeled, for mango. Cut pear as directed in Step 1. Toss together pear slices and 1/2 cup lemon-lime soft drink to prevent browning; drain. Proceed with recipe as directed.

Proscuitto-Wrapped Apple Bites: Substitute 1 Gala apple, unpeeled, for mango. Cut apple as directed in Step 1. Toss together apple slices and 1/2 cup lemon-lime soft drink to prevent browning; drain. Proceed with recipe as directed.

Note: To make ahead, prepare recipe as directed. Cover bites with damp paper towels, and chill 30 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

29 (0.0% from fat)

Fat:

0.6g (sat 0.2g,mono 0g,poly 0.1g)

Protein:

1.6g

Carbohydrate:

5.2g

Fiber:

0.8g

Cholesterol:

1.9mg

Iron:

0.4mg

Sodium:

68mg

Calcium:

30mg