Smoked Salmon To ease prep, look for a package of pre-sliced mango in the produce section. We do not recommend jarred mango slices—they're too soft.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe mango, peeled ( can use substitute fruit)
- 1½ cups loosely packed arugula
- 1(1-oz.) package fresh basil
- 4 very thin slices of smoked salmon
- 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Method
- 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.
- Wrap centre of each mango bundle with 1 smoked salmon piece. Arrange on a serving platter, and sprinkle with pepper.
- Note: To make ahead, prepare recipe as directed. Cover bites with damp paper towels, and chill 30 minutes.
- Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon Bites: Substitute half of 1 small cantaloupe or honeydew for mango. Proceed with recipe as directed.
- Proscuitto-Wrapped Pear Bites: Substitute 1 ripe pear, unpeeled, for mango. Cut pear as directed in Step Toss together pear slices and 1/2 cup lemon-lime soft drink to prevent browning; drain. Proceed with recipe as directed.
- Proscuitto-Wrapped Apple Bites: Substitute 1 Gala apple, unpeeled, for mango. Cut apple as directed in Step Toss together apple slices and 1/2 cup lemon-lime soft drink to prevent browning; drain. Proceed with recipe as directed.