Description
Delicate honeydew & prosciutto salad offers Mediterranean charm with crisp melon and salty Italian ham. Light and refreshing, this elegant dish brings summer flavors together in one delightful plate you’ll savor from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients:
- ½ honeydew melon, peeled, seeded, and cut into bite-sized cubes or thin wedges
- 4–6 slices prosciutto, torn or rolled
- 2 cups (473 ml) baby arugula or mixed greens
Cheese and Optional Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 ml) crumbled goat cheese or shaved Parmesan (optional)
Dressing and Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) balsamic glaze or reduction
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Delicately spread a vibrant carpet of peppery arugula or mixed greens across a spacious serving platter, creating a lush foundation for the salad.
- Artfully distribute juicy, succulent honeydew cubes and gossamer-thin prosciutto slices atop the verdant greens, ensuring an elegant and balanced visual arrangement.
- Crumble creamy goat cheese or finely grate aged Parmesan over the salad, allowing the cheese to nestle between the melon and prosciutto pieces.
- Drizzle a glistening stream of extra virgin olive oil and golden honey across the salad, followed by a delicate zigzag of rich balsamic glaze that adds depth and complexity to the flavor profile.
- Season the dish with a whisper of sea salt and a few twists of freshly ground black pepper, enhancing the natural sweetness of the honeydew and the saltiness of the prosciutto.
- Scatter fresh, vibrant mint leaves as a final flourish, adding a burst of aromatic brightness that elevates the entire composition. Serve the salad immediately to preserve its crisp textures and vibrant flavors.
Notes
- Select crisp, ripe honeydew for maximum sweetness and juiciness in your salad.
- Choose prosciutto with a delicate, melt-in-your-mouth texture for the best flavor balance.
- Chill ingredients beforehand to keep the salad refreshingly cool and maintain ingredient integrity.
- Substitute arugula with baby spinach or mixed greens for different nutritional profiles and taste variations.
- Swap prosciutto with grilled chicken or tofu for vegetarian and protein-rich alternatives.
- Use aged balsamic glaze sparingly to enhance flavors without overpowering the delicate melon and salty prosciutto.
- Prepare just before serving to prevent greens from wilting and maintain the salad’s vibrant texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg