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Cantaloupe and Mozzarella Caprese Salad
Sweet balls of fresh, juicy cantaloupe sub for tomatoes and pair nicely with salty shaved prosciutto in this simple twist on the classic and refreshing caprese salad.
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 Container Mozzarella Balls , (I used pearl size balls)
- 8-10 slices prosciutto , shredded into large pieces
- ¼ cup basil leaves , thinly sliced
- ¼ cup mint leaves , thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 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
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
176mg
(7%)
Potassium
429mg
(12%)
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.