4 from 570 votes
Cantaloupe and Mozzarella Caprese Salad
This salad pairs refreshing cantaloupe balls with mozzarella pearls and shredded prosciutto, enhanced by fresh basil and mint leaves. A dressing of olive oil, honey, and white balsamic vinegar adds a subtle sweetness and acidity that balance the savory and fresh ingredients. The dish offers contrasting textures from creamy cheese, juicy fruit, and tender cured meat, making it a bright option for a light lunch or appetizer.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
4
-6
Calories:
396 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 -6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 396
% 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.