Prosciutto and Melon (5 Minute Italian Summer Appetizer)
Truly, this Prosciutto and Melon (also called prosciutto e melone) recipe is a special 5 Minute Summer Italian Appetizer.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 cantaloupe or honeydew melon
- 1/2 pound paper thin prosciutto about 8-10 slices
- salt, pepper, olive oil, basil to serve
- balsamim vinegar or glaze to serve optional
Instructions
- Cut your pieces of cantaloupe. You'll start by making melon wedges with your ripe cantaloupe. Slice your melon in half and remove the seeds with a spoon. Then cut again in the center, and then once again into quarters.
- Wrap your melon. Then you will take your knife and cut off the peel this way, by holding the outer edge to scrape across. However, you can also serve this with the peel on, and serve the prosciutto along side!
- Gather a thin slice of prosciutto and place it down on a board/plate. Begin by placing your melon down on the prosciutto and wrap over until it's fully wrapped.
- Finish off with basil leaves, olive oil, salt, pepper, and balsamic vinegar or glaze (optional).
- Place on a serving platter and enjoy!
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Notes
- Let your prosciutto sit at room temperature before serving.
- Storing: Store your melon and prosciutto separately, and assemble when you want to eat them.
- Prep Ahead: You can slice your melon ahead of time and assemble with the prosciutto when ready to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 52kcal