Prosciutto Melon Salad
This Prosciutto Melon Salad is so refreshing, sweet, salty and delicious. Perfect summer salad to make as a snack, appetizer or side dish; and enjoy on a sunny pool day, cook-out, or beach picnic. Made with cured prosciutto, sweet and juicy melons, mozzarella balls, and fresh mint.
Ingredients
- 4 oz prosciutto
- 1/2 small cantaloupe
- 1/2 small honeydew
- 8 oz mozzarella balls
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
Instructions
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Take half of a cantaloupe and half of a honeydew and scoop seeds out of both. Use a melon baller and start scooping out melon balls from both melons. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
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Drain mozzarella balls and add them into bowl along with melon balls. Take your prosciutto and rip apart into smaller bite size pieces. I usually take one slice and break it down into 3 small pieces. Place into bowl with the rest of prepped ingredients.
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Take Mint leaves and thinly slice them. In a small mixing bowl combine lime juice, honey and olive oil. Mix together and drizzle over salad. Add in sliced mint leaves and give salad a good toss making sure it is well coated with dressing.
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Chill salad for at least 20-30 minutes then serve. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Tips and Substitutions:
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- You will need a melon baller- They are pretty cheap and a great tool to have. If you don't have one, just cube or cut your melon into bite size chunks. The salad won't look as aesthetically pleasing, however it will still be as delicious.
- Substitute for melons- If you don't like other honeydew or cantaloupe, you can use watermelon as a substitute. Peaches are also great for this recipe.
- Substitute for honey- You can use maple syrup.
- Chill salad before serving- This salad is best when chilled. Keep refrigerated for at least 20-30 minutes before serving.