Garden parties are always fun and fun, especially when serving a good selection of snacks. One of the most popular appetizers is the one with melon and ham. This combination of salty and sweet flavors is delicious and refreshing on a warm summer evening. In this blog post, we'll tell you all about garden party snacks with melon and ham, from the different types of melon you can use to creative recipes that you can try. Read on to find out how to impress your guests with these delicious snacks!

The popular snack: melon and ham

The melon and ham snack is ideal for summer parties for various reasons. First, melons are at their sweetest and most juicy in summer. This makes them the perfect complement to the salty taste of the ham. Secondly, it is a light and refreshing snack, ideal for a warm summer evening. It is also a simple and easy to make snack that still looks elegant and tasty. Plus, melons and ham are easy to find in the summer, making them an affordable option for larger parties. So the snack is not only delicious and refreshing, but also practical and affordable. No wonder it's such a popular snack for summer parties!

Basic melon and ham recipe

The basic recipe with melon and ham is very simple and only requires a few basic ingredients and kitchen tools.
Follow these steps to make the perfect snack:

Necessities:

  • Ripe melon
  • Thinly sliced ham (such as serrano ham or parma ham)
  • Cocktail sticks

Instructions:

  1. Cut the melon into slices about 1 cm thick. Remove the skin and cut the slices into bite-sized pieces of approximately 3 cm by 3 cm.
  2. Cut the ham into thin strips about 2 cm wide.
  3. Wrap a strip of ham around each piece of melon and thread the whole thing onto a cocktail stick.
  4. Repeat step 3 for all melon and ham pieces.
  5. Serve on a platter and garnish with fresh herbs, such as basil or mint, if desired.

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