Description
Refreshing melon & prosciutto caprese salad combines summer’s finest ingredients in a delightful Mediterranean-inspired dish. Crisp melon, salty prosciutto, and creamy mozzarella dance together, offering you a perfect bite of seasonal elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats and Cheeses:
- 4–6 slices of prosciutto, torn into bite-size strips
- 8 ounces (226 grams) fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine), drained
Fruits and Vegetables:
- ½ cantaloupe or honeydew melon, peeled, seeded, and cut into bite-size cubes or balls
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Dressing and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (or more to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Create an elegant base on a pristine serving platter by layering thin, translucent slices of ripe cantaloupe and honeydew melon across the surface.
- Strategically place creamy white mozzarella chunks and vibrant cherry tomatoes between the melon slices, creating a visually appealing color contrast.
- Delicately drape gossamer-thin prosciutto pieces over the arranged produce, allowing them to elegantly cascade and fold naturally.
- Gently sprinkle kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper across the salad, ensuring an even distribution of seasoning.
- Carefully tear fresh basil leaves into rustic fragments, sprinkling them generously over the composed dish to infuse aromatic brightness.
- Complete the presentation with a graceful zigzag pattern of rich balsamic glaze, which will enhance the salad’s complex flavor profile.
- Refrigerate briefly for 10-15 minutes to allow the ingredients to meld and develop a refreshingly cool temperature before serving.
Notes
- Chill the ingredients beforehand to enhance the salad’s refreshing quality and ensure crisp, cool textures.
- Select ripe, sweet melons like cantaloupe or honeydew for the best flavor balance with salty prosciutto.
- Opt for high-quality fresh mozzarella and thinly sliced prosciutto to elevate the overall taste profile.
- Create a vegetarian version by replacing prosciutto with grilled halloumi or marinated tofu for a protein alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg