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Zucchini Melon Salad

  • '2 medium zucchini (3/4 lb total)'
  • '1 teaspoon salt'
  • '2 (3-inch-wide) wedges honeydew melon
  • seeded and rind removed'
  • '1 whole smoked chicken breast (1 lb)
  • skinned and thinly sliced crosswise with a knife'
  • '1 (1/2-lb) piece Parmigiano-Reggiano'
  • '1/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves
  • cut crosswise into thin shreds'
  • '1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil'
  • '1/4 cup fresh lime juice'
  • 'an adjustable-blade slicer'

  1. Cut zucchini crosswise diagonally into 1/8-inch-thick slices using slicer and transfer to a colander set over a bowl
  2. Sprinkle with salt, tossing to coat, and let stand 5 minutes, then rinse under cold water
  3. Arrange in 1 layer on paper towels and pat dry
  4. Cut melon wedges lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick slices using slicer
  5. Divide melon, zucchini, and chicken among 4 plates
  6. Shave about one fourth of cheese into curls with a vegetable peeler and divide curls and mint among the 4 plates
  7. Drizzle each plate with oil and lime juice
  8. Season with salt and pepper
  9. Serve immediately