Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon Plates
Sweet melon slices wrapped in salty prosciutto with a balsamic drizzle.
Total
8 min
Prep
8 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 3 cups cantaloupe or honeydew melon, cut into 8 wedges
- 6 slices prosciutto di Parma, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 8 fresh basil leaves(optional)
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil(optional)
- 1 pinch freshly cracked black pepper(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Slice the melon in half, scoop out the seeds, and cut into 8 even wedges. Pat dry with a paper towel.
- 2
Tear each prosciutto slice in half lengthwise and wrap one piece around the center of each melon wedge.
- 3
Arrange the wrapped melon on two chilled plates, tucking a basil leaf beside each piece.
- 4
Drizzle with balsamic glaze and a touch of olive oil, then finish with cracked black pepper. Serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
210
11% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 10 g |
| Carbohydrate | 18 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 15 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
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