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Prosciutto and Melon (Prosciutto e Melone)
Ready in 5 to 10 minutes! With only three ingredients and no-cooking required, this prosciutto wrapped melon is one easy and amazingly delicious summer dish! You'll love the flavor combination of sweet, ripe cantaloupe and salty prosciutto ham.
Prep Time
54 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 657 kcal
Course:
Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 cantaloupe
- 4 to 5 ounces Prosciutto di Parma, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp honey or balsamic glaze, more to your liking (I used this Greek honey)
- Basil leaves for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Prepare the cantaloupe and cut it into wedges. I find it easier to peel the cantaloupe, once you cut it. So, first, cut the cantaloupe in half. Using a spoon, remove the seeds. Then cut each half into wedges and peel them.
- Wrap the prosciutto around the cantaloupe wedges and arrange them on a serving platter (left some wedges without prosciutto, since I had more cantaloupe to use up).
- Drizzle a little bit of balsamic glaze or quality honey (or both, if you like) If using, arrange a few basil leaves on the platter. I loved the addition of fresh basil leaves for a pop of color and freshness, but this is totally optional.
- Serve immediately or chill for a few hours until ready to serve.
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Notes
- You can try the same idea with other fruit such as ripe figs, pairs or peaches.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
65.7kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
6.8g
(2%)
Protein
1.6g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1.3g
(7%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
6.2mg
(2%)
Sodium
70.1mg
(3%)
Potassium
143.4mg
(4%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
6.5g
(13%)
Vitamin A
1559.2IU
(31%)
Vitamin C
16.9mg
(19%)
Calcium
4.8mg
(0%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 657
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 65.7kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 6.8g | 2% |
| Protein | 1.6g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3g | 7% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 6.2mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 70.1mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 143.4mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 6.5g | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 1559.2IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 16.9mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 4.8mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.