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Prosciutto and Melon (Prosciutto e Melone)
Prosciutto and melon is a classic Italian antipasto dish which combines two contrasting flavors for a surprisingly delicious combination.
Prep Time
8 mins
Total Time
8 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 236 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 12 oz Prosciutto di Parma, DOP 2 pack (Costco carries it)
- 1 whole Tuscan Melon or cantaloupe-preferably organic
Instructions
- Option 1: Slice the melon into pieces lengthways, (remove the rind or leave it on). Then cut almost all the way through to the rind.
- Add the Prosciutto
- Next, simply place the pieces of prosciutto on top of the slices of melon, and use a knife to push it down into each cut. These are eaten with a knife and fork.
- Option 2: Create skewers by cutting the melon into small cubes.
- Intersperse melon between half slices of bundled prosciutto
- Option 3: Using cubes of melon, top with a bundle of prosciutto and stick with a cocktail pick or toothpick
- Plate and serve as a bite-sized appetizer, or afternoon snack, and serve with your desired cocktail. Optional: pretend you’re in Italy.
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Notes
- Be sure to use the best quality ingredients for this simple appetizer.
- The typical way of serving this is wrapping a piece of prosciutto around the slice of melon.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
236kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
37mg
(12%)
Sodium
375mg
(16%)
Potassium
113mg
(3%)
Fiber
0.002g
(0%)
Sugar
0.01g
(0%)
Vitamin A
27IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.02mg
(0%)
Calcium
3mg
(0%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 236
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 236kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 375mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 113mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.002g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.01g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 27IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.