Prosciutto-Wrapped Mango Bites

dicentra's Note:

Southern Living, SEPTEMBER 2008

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 ripe mango , peeled
• 1 ½ cups loosely packed arugula
• 1 (1 ounce) package fresh basil
• 4 slices very thin prosciutto or 4 country ham slices
• ¼ teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper

Directions:

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.
3. Note: To make ahead, prepare recipe as directed. Cover bites with damp paper towels, and chill 30 minutes.
4. Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon Bites: Substitute half of 1 small cantaloupe or honeydew for mango. Proceed with recipe as directed.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Note: To make ahead, prepare recipe as directed. Cover bites with damp paper towels, and chill 30 minutes.