Cantaloupe and Mozzarella Caprese Salad
User Reviews
4
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 -6
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Calories
396 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Cantaloupe and Mozzarella Caprese Salad
Description
The Cantaloupe and Mozzarella Caprese Salad combines fresh cantaloupe scooped into balls with small mozzarella balls and pieces of torn prosciutto. The addition of thinly sliced basil and mint leaves brings herbal freshness. A simple dressing made from extra-virgin olive oil, honey, and white balsamic vinegar is whisked and seasoned with salt and black pepper prior to drizzling over the salad ingredients. The components are then gently tossed to evenly coat and meld the flavors.
This salad highlights a balance of sweet, savory, and herbal notes. The cantaloupe offers a juicy and slightly sweet base that contrasts with the creaminess of the mozzarella and the salty richness of the prosciutto. The fresh herbs contribute bright, aromatic layers while the vinegar and honey dressing tie the ingredients together with gentle acidity and sweetness. The bowl is suitable for serving as a starter or light side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 cantaloupe , halved and seeded
- 1 8- ounce mozzarella balls I used pearl size balls, container
- 8-10 lices prosciutto , shredded into large pieces
- ¼ cup basil thinly sliced, leaves
- ¼ cup mint thinly sliced, leaves
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
- salt kosher salt; freshly ground; to taste
- black pepper kosher salt; freshly ground; to taste
Instructions
- Use a melon baller to scoop balls from the cantaloupe halves and add to a large bowl. Add the mozzarella balls and the torn prosciutto. Sprinkle with the basil and mint leaves.
- In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, honey and white balsamic vinegar together and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Drizzle over the cantaloupe and toss to coat. Season with more salt and pepper and additional herbs to taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4-6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 396 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 396kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 176mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 429mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 4872IU | 97% |
| Vitamin C | 52mg | 58% |
| Calcium | 252mg | 25% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4
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