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 min
- Cook time
- 7 min
- Yield
- 12 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 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
- 1
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.
- 2
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).
- 3
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.
- 4
Serve immediately or chill for a few hours until ready to serve.