Prosciutto & Melon Caprese Salad

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A summer-perfect, no-cook salad that combines the savory richness of prosciutto, the juicy sweetness of cantaloupe, and the creamy freshness of mozzarella—lifted by basil and a drizzle of olive oil or balsamic glaze.

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Yields4 Servings
Prep Time15 minsTotal Time15 mins
 ½ small cantaloupe, seeded, peeled, and cut into wedges or thin slices
 4 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced and gently torn into ribbons
 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine), whole or halved
 ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, whole or chiffonade
 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
 Salt & freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
 Optional: 1 tbsp balsamic glaze or aged balsamic vinegar
Prep the Ingredients
1

Cut the cantaloupe into bite-sized wedges or elegant crescent shapes. Halve the cherry tomatoes. If using large mozzarella balls, halve them.

Assemble the Salad
2

On a large platter or individual plates, layer the cantaloupe, tomatoes, and mozzarella. Nestle the prosciutto ribbons between the other ingredients for visual balance.

Add Fresh Herbs
3

Scatter the basil leaves generously over the salad.

Dress and Season
4

Drizzle with olive oil (and balsamic glaze, if using). Finish with a pinch of salt and a few cracks of black pepper.

Pairing Suggestions
5
  • Sparkling rosé or Prosecco

  • A chilled white like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio

  • Crusty bread or grissini on the side for a more filling meal

Ingredients

 ½ small cantaloupe, seeded, peeled, and cut into wedges or thin slices
 4 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced and gently torn into ribbons
 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine), whole or halved
 ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, whole or chiffonade
 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
 Salt & freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
 Optional: 1 tbsp balsamic glaze or aged balsamic vinegar

Directions

Prep the Ingredients
1

Cut the cantaloupe into bite-sized wedges or elegant crescent shapes. Halve the cherry tomatoes. If using large mozzarella balls, halve them.

Assemble the Salad
2

On a large platter or individual plates, layer the cantaloupe, tomatoes, and mozzarella. Nestle the prosciutto ribbons between the other ingredients for visual balance.

Add Fresh Herbs
3

Scatter the basil leaves generously over the salad.

Dress and Season
4

Drizzle with olive oil (and balsamic glaze, if using). Finish with a pinch of salt and a few cracks of black pepper.

Pairing Suggestions
5
  • Sparkling rosé or Prosecco

  • A chilled white like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio

  • Crusty bread or grissini on the side for a more filling meal

Notes

Prosciutto & Melon Caprese Salad
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