Prosciutto and melon pairing inspire a pasta salad.

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PROSCIUTTO, CANTALOUPE AND ORECCHIETTE SALAD

16 ounces orecchiette pasta

1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

3 tablespoons olive oil

3 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard

1 fennel bulb, trimmed and thinly sliced

4 ounces prosciutto, cut into thin strips

1 cup diced cantaloupe

1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaves

Salt and ground black pepper

Shaved Parmesan cheese

Start to finish: 30 minutes; servings: 8

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions.

Two minutes before the pasta is finished cooking, add the asparagus. When the pasta is finished, drain immediately and mix in several ice cubes. Stand the strainer of pasta and asparagus in the sink and run cool water over them until completely cooled.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl whisk together the olive oil, vinegar and mustard. Add the cooked and cooled pasta and...

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