Title: Fruit Misto
Categories: Appetizer
Yield: 4 Servings

BATTER
1	c	Flour
1/2	ts	Salt
1	tb	Melted butter
2/3	c	Water
1		Egg white
MAIN INGREDIENTS
1		Avocado, peeled, halved and pitted
1		Mango, peeled and sliced
8	oz	Ogen melon, peeled and deseeded
6	oz	Prosciutto
		Oil for deep-frying
		Lemon zest, to garnish
LEMON MAYONNAISE
1	c	Reduced-calorie mayonnaise
2	ts	Lemon juice
1		Garlic clove, crushed

To make the batter, sift the flour and salt into a bowl. Make a well in the center, then mix to a smooth batter with the butter and water. Beat the egg white until it peaks, then fold into the batter.

Slice the avocado, mango and melon. Heat the oil to 350�F. Coat the fruit in the batter, then fry for 3 to 4 minutes in the hot oil until golden-brown. Remove with a slotted spoon, and drain on paper towels.

Mix together the ingredients for the lemon mayonnaise, and place in a serving bowl. Arrange the proscuitto and fried fruits on a serving plate. Garnsih with lemon zest, and serve with the mayonnaise.

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