Cantaloupe Caprese Salad
This cantaloupe Prosciutto Caprese salad is the perfect spring and summer salad. Sweet melon mixed with fresh mozzarella, pistachio nuts, Prosciutto, fresh basil, and a drizzle of honey and olive oil.
Ingredients
- 1 cantaloupe cut in half and seeds scooped out, medium-sized
- 6 lices prosciutto thinly sliced
- 1-1/2 cup mozzarella mini, fresh, balls
- 1/3 cup microgreens
- 1/4 cup basil finely sliced, fresh leaves
- 1/4 cup mint leaf finely sliced, fresh
- 1/4 cup pistachio chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- kosher salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Take the peel off the cantaloupe and either thinly slice (like in the photos) or bite-size cube the cantaloupe and add it to a large mixing bowl.
- Mix in the prosciutto, mozzarella balls, microgreens, basil leaves, mint leaves, and chopped pistachios. Toss to combine.
- In a small bowl whisk together olive oil, honey, and red wine vinegar. Taste and season with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss.
- Season with more kosher salt and black pepper if needed.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 372
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 372kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14g | 82% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 1235mg | 51% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.