Spicy Melon Salad and Blackened Ham Steak

This was my second new salad of the week and it was another winner thanks to Cuisine at Home.  Served with the grilled blackened ham steak, it was a perfect pairing.  The only thing I didn't make was the grilled potato wedges but next time I'll give them a try and reserve 3 T. of the dressing to drizzle over the cooked potatoes.  I had never used a ham steak in this manor.  I think of it for use in soups but I now have a new appreciation for the ham steak.  This was very good and oh so simple.  I will defiantly be making this again and it is a cheap way to have Easter ham for two.  Original recipe came from Cuisine at Home magazine #105 May/June 2014.

SPICY MELON SALAD
2 C. cantaloupe, cubed (1 small)
2 C. honeydew, cubed (1 small)
1 ½ C. English cucumber, seeded, thinly sliced
8 oz. (1 ½ C.) bocconcini fresh mozzarella balls
4 C. arugula
2 T. fresh basil, thinly sliced
1 T. fresh mint, thinly sliced
Vinaigrette:
1 lime, zested
¼ C. fresh lime juice (2 limes)
3 T. EVOO
2 T. honey
1 T. white wine vinegar
⅛ t. coarse ground black pepper
¼ t. Kosher salt

Zest one of the limes.  Whisk together vinaigrette ingredients.  Set aside.  Cube cantaloupe and honeydew, add to a large bowl.  Cut cucumber in half lengthwise, seed and thinly slice, add to bowl.  When ready to serve add mozzarella balls, arugula, basil, mint and dressing.  Toss.   Makes 6-8 servings.

Note:  If you think you will have leftovers, eat most of the lettuce the first night.  Then you can add more to the leftovers when you serve it again.  The arugula wilts so it is better to add fresh.  Since we only ate 4 servings the next day I added baby spinach leaves.

GRILLED HAM STEAK
1 ham steak
Seasoning Mix:
1 T. brown sugar
1 t. paprika
1 t. granulated garlic
1 t. black pepper
¼ t. cayenne pepper

Mix seasoning in a small bowl.  Sprinkle and press into both sides of steak.  Heat grill to high (250°F).  Grill steak, covered, 4-5 minutes per side.

Serving Suggestion:  Along with the salad, grill up some potato wedges at the same time, they take about 5-7 minutes per side on a medium low grill.