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Cantalope with Prosciutto - A summer tradition
Cantaloupe with prosciutto, or as the Italian called it prosciutto e melone. The epitome of summer. Fresh and chilled, sweet cantaloupe with salty Italian prosciutto. My mouth is watering just writing these words.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 66 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 cantalope sliced in 8 wedges
- 8 lices prosciutto crudo or Parma
OPTIONAL
- olive oil
- balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare the cantaloupe by cutting it in half. Remove all the seeds with a spoon. Then cut each half into wedges and peel them
- Wrap thinly sliced prosciutto around cantaloupe and arrange on a serving platter.
- Serve immediately or chill for a few hours until ready to enjoy.
Cup of Yum
OPTIONAL
- You can drizzle some olive oil or a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Add a couple of basil leaves to the serving platter. The basil leaves a pop of color and fresh aroma, however optional.
Nutrition Information
Calories
66kcal
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
105mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 66
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 66kcal | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 105mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.