Prosciutto and Melon (Prosciutto e Melone)
Ready in 5 to 10 minutes! With only three ingredients and no-cooking required, this prosciutto wrapped melon is one easy and amazingly delicious summer dish! You'll love the flavor combination of sweet, ripe cantaloupe and salty prosciutto ham.
Servings: 12 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 Cantaloupe
- 4 to 5 ounces Prosciutto di Parma, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp honey or balsamic glaze, more to your liking (I used this Greek honey)
- Basil leaves for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Prepare the cantaloupe and cut it into wedges. I find it easier to peel the cantaloupe, once you cut it. So, first, cut the cantaloupe in half. Using a spoon, remove the seeds. Then cut each half into wedges and peel them.
- Wrap the prosciutto around the cantaloupe wedges and arrange them on a serving platter (left some wedges without prosciutto, since I had more cantaloupe to use up).
- Drizzle a little bit of balsamic glaze or quality honey (or both, if you like) If using, arrange a few basil leaves on the platter. I loved the addition of fresh basil leaves for a pop of color and freshness, but this is totally optional.
- Serve immediately or chill for a few hours until ready to serve.
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Notes
- You can try the same idea with other fruit such as ripe figs, pairs or peaches.
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Nutrition
Calories: 65.7kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.8g | Protein: 1.6g | Saturated Fat: 1.3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 6.2mg | Sodium: 70.1mg | Potassium: 143.4mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 6.5g | Vitamin A: 1559.2IU | Vitamin C: 16.9mg | Calcium: 4.8mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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