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Melon & Prosciutto Salad
Arugula topped with honeydew, cantaloupe, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, fresh herbs, and a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic. This fresh and simple salad is pretty to serve and delicious to eat!
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
328 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 5 ounces arugula baby
- 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for drizzling
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- salt kosher salt
- black pepper kosher salt
- 1 honeydew melon inner seeds removed, small
- 1 cantaloupe inner seeds removed, small
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese ciliegine or bocconcini, fresh, balls
- 3 ounces prosciutto torn or cut into bite-sized pieces
- basil for garnish, fresh leaves
- mint for garnish, fresh leaves
- hot honey for drizzling, optional
- balsamic glaze for drizzling, optional
Instructions
- Use a melon baller to scoop the honeydew melon and cantaloupe into bite-size balls. Alternatively, you can cut the melons into cubes.
- In a medium bowl, toss together arugula, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange arugula on a large serving platter. Top with melon balls and mozzarella. Tear prosciutto into bite size pieces and place in between the melon and cheese.
- Top salad with fresh basil, and mint leaves. Drizzle with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Finish with a drizzle of hot honey and/or balsamic glaze, if desired. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Instead of fresh mozzarella balls, you can use burrata.
Nutrition Information
Calories
328kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
39mg
(13%)
Sodium
403mg
(17%)
Potassium
777mg
(17%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Vitamin A
4040IU
(81%)
Vitamin C
53mg
(59%)
Calcium
251mg
(25%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 328
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 328kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 403mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 777mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 4040IU | 81% |
| Vitamin C | 53mg | 59% |
| Calcium | 251mg | 25% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.