CANTALOUPE AND MOZZARELLA WITH PROSCIUTTO AND BASIL

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Cantaloupe and Mozzarella with Prosciutto and Basil image

Enjoy with crusty bread for a no-cook dinner, or serve this sweet-meets-savory salad as an antipasti platter at a party.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cantaloupe, halved and seeded
3/4 pound bocconcini (bite-size fresh mozzarella balls)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/3 pound thinly sliced prosciutto
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn

Steps:

  • With a large melon baller, scoop melon flesh into a large bowl (or cut into bite-size pieces). Add bocconcini, oil, and red-pepper flakes; season with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Arrange prosciutto along edges of a large serving platter. Stir basil into melon mixture, transfer to center of platter, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 27 g

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