MELON SALAD W/FRESH MOZZARELLA, PROSCIUTTO AND LIME VINAIGRETTE

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Melon Salad W/Fresh Mozzarella, Prosciutto and Lime Vinaigrette image

This is an interesting combination of flavors--not your usual fruit salad. I was sceptical at first, but I have always had great success with recipes I found in Cusine at Home, so I went for it. It was very good--refreshing and unusual. The basil and mint flavors as well as the prosciutto are all very subtle.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Melons

Time 30m

Yield 7 cups

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced, cut into thin strips
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 ripe cantaloupe, cubed
1/2 ripe honeydew melon, cubed
7 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
2 tablespoons thinly sliced of fresh mint
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon shallot, minced
1 tablespoon honey
1 pinch red pepper flakes
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Fry Prosciutto in 1 tablespoon olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp.
  • Remove; drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Combine melons, mozzarella, and herbs in a large blow.
  • Whisk together lime juice, 2 tablespoons oil, shallot, honey, red pepper, and salt.
  • Drizzle over fruit and toss gently to coat.
  • Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with fried prosciutto and coarsely ground fresh black pepper.
  • Serve salad at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.5, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 22.4, Sodium 201.9, Carbohydrate 15.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 13.4, Protein 7.3

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