Prosciutto Melon Bites
These elegant no-cook appetizers are the perfect blend of sweet, salty, and creamy. With just a few quality ingredients, you can create a refreshing summer snack or party platter in minutes.
- Prep Time: 15min
- Cook Time: 0min
- Total Time: 15min
- Yield: 24 bites 1x
- Category: snack
- Method: no-cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small ripe cantaloupe or honeydew melon
- 8 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto (about 24 slices)
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese (ciliegine or bocconcini size), or a block cut into 1-inch cubes
- 24 fresh basil leaves
- Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- Flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- Balsamic glaze, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the melon by cutting it in half, scooping out the seeds, and using a melon baller to create spheres. Alternatively, cut the flesh into 1-inch cubes. Pat the melon pieces dry with a paper towel.
- If using a block of mozzarella, cut it into 1-inch cubes. Rinse and pat dry the basil leaves.
- Lay a slice of prosciutto flat. If slices are long, tear them in half. Place a basil leaf in the center.
- Top the basil with one piece of melon and one piece of mozzarella.
- Gently wrap the prosciutto around the bundle, letting the basil and melon peek out. Place seam-side down on a serving platter. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Just before serving, drizzle the platter with olive oil. Sprinkle with flaky salt and black pepper. Add a zigzag of balsamic glaze if desired.
Notes
For best results, assemble just before serving to prevent the melon from releasing moisture. Pat the melon dry thoroughly so the prosciutto adheres. You can prep the melon and cheese a day ahead and store separately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 25
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