Prosciutto-Wrapped Mango Bites

Ingredients

• 1 ripe mango, peeled
• 1 1/2 cups loosely packed arugula

• 1 (1 ounce) package fresh basil
• 4 slices very thin prosciutto or 4  country ham slices
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper

Directions

1. 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. 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. 3

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

4. 4

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

5. 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. 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. 7

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