yield: (approximately 8 servings)

Ingredients

• 12 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced (trim off any fat)
• 8 fresh figs
• Fresh basil leaves
• Freshly ground pepper
• 2 limes

Directions

1. Arrange prosciutto loosely or in rolled up pieces in center or on one half of a large platter.
2. Cut the figs into wedges or halves and fan in towards the center.
3. Clean the basil leaves and arrange on one side of plate (or in a small bowl on plate).Sprinkle the platter with freshly ground pepper.
4. Refrigerate platter, covered, until serving time. Just before serving, cut limes into thin wedges and arrange around edge of half of platter.
5. Using one or two lime wedges, squeeze a little lime juice on prosciutto.
6. Serve with Parmesan crisps or herb-crusted breadsticks and a glass of Pinot Grigio wine, if desired.