Refreshing, flower-shaped melon is paired with savoury prosciutto in this beautiful salad. Topped with mozzarella, chives, and basil, it is bursting with freshness. And a drizzle of white balsamic vinegar brings depth and sweetness. How perfect for spring and summer entertaining!
For another beautiful and delicious salad, summer melon salmon tatare with lemon mascarpone is delightful.
Ingredients
- Cantaloupe melon
- Honeydew melon
- Prosciutto
- Buffalo mozzarella, pearl-size
- Fresh basil leaves
- Fresh chives
- Freshly ground black pepper
- White balsamic vinegar
See the recipe card below for quantities.
Instructions
You are going to want a ripe and juicy cantaloupe and honeydew melon for this dish. You can check ripeness by scent. Sniff the blossom end of the melon (opposite from the stem) and you should be able to smell a sweet scent if the melon is ripe. Choose a dull, yellowish honeydew, rather than a shiny, green one.
Cut both melons into ½ inch slices.
Then, using mini cookie cutters, cut the melon slices into flower shapes. The melon scraps make a great snack.
Roll the slices of prosciutto into tight rolls, and then cut each of them into thirds. This gives them a rose bud appearance.
Arrange the melon 'flowers' onto a large serving plate. Then top them with the prosciutto 'buds', pearl-sized mozzarella balls, basil leaves, and chopped chives.
Finish off the melon prosciutto salad by giving it a healthy sprinkling of freshly ground pepper and a drizzle of white balsamic vinegar. Alternatively, you could use regular balsamic vinegar. I chose to use white balsamic so as to not take away from the pretty colours of the dish. It adds a beautiful depth and sweetness to the flavours.
Substitutions
You can substitute the buffalo mozzarella for any kind of mozzarella ball. I find that pearl-sized looks the prettiest in this dish, so try to find it if you can.
Equipment
You will need mini cookie cutters with flower shapes to cut up the melons.
Buy Now → Storage
Cut melon can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. However, once this salad is assembled, it is best enjoyed the day of.
Tip
You could partially prepare this dish ahead of time by having the melon 'flowers' cut out and the prosciutto rolled and cut. Then it will just take a couple minutes to arrange and season shortly before you are ready to enjoy it. You can ensure that you will have it at its freshest this way.
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Melon Prosciutto Salad
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Cuisine: Italian
Description
Refreshing, flower-shaped melon is paired with savoury prosciutto in this beautiful salad. Topped with mozzarella, chives, and basil, it is bursting with freshness. And a drizzle of white balsamic vinegar brings depth and sweetness. How perfect for spring and summer entertaining!
Ingredients
1 cantaloupe melon
½ honeydew melon
100 g prosciutto
100 g buffalo mozzarella, pearl-size
fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped finely
freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
Instructions
Cut both melons into ½ inch slices. Then, using mini cookie cutters, cut the melon slices into flower shapes. The melon scraps make a great snack.
Roll the slices of prosciutto into tight rolls, and then cut each of them into thirds. This gives them a rose bud appearance.
Arrange the melon 'flowers' onto a large serving plate. Then top them with the prosciutto 'buds', pearl-sized mozzarella balls, basil leaves, and chopped chives.
Finish off the melon prosciutto salad by giving it a healthy sprinkling of freshly ground pepper and a drizzle of white balsamic vinegar.
Equipment
Buy Now → Notes
You could partially prepare this dish ahead of time by having the melon 'flowers' cut out and the prosciutto prepared. Then it will just take a couple minutes to arrange and season it shortly before enjoying. This way you can have it at its freshest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 66
- Sugar: 4.9 g
- Sodium: 523.6 mg
- Fat: 4.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 6.5 g
- Protein: 9.6 g
- Cholesterol: 23.9 mg
Holly Jade Biron says
Oh Miu 😘. Everett will have to try this too.
Asha says
Everett will like that very much.
Susan says
This is my new favorite salad!
Asha says
Yay! Glad you love it.
Jenny says
Beautiful version of this salad. I love the dressing too. Definitely a guest pleaser.
Asha says
Thanks so much!
Kate says
Perfect for our summer party!
Asha says
Sounds like a perfect match.
Katia Ronnoco says
This salad is a delight to the eyes and to the tastebuds. Was a major hit at my daughter's baby shower.
Asha says
Thanks so much 🙂
Margaret says
This salad was the talk of our potluck get together.
Asha says
Nice, thank you 🙂
Donna says
This is as delicious as it is beautiful. I now make it everything someone new comes for dinner. It never fails to be amazing.
Asha says
That's wonderful. Thank you for sharing and for the review 🙂