Prosciutto and Melon Caprese Salad
This refreshing Prosciutto and Melon Caprese Salad combines the sweet flavor of melon with savory prosciutto for a delightful appetizer.
Equipment
- bowl
- whisk
- melon baller
Ingredients
Vinaigrette
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil or any neutral tasting oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or champagne vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1.5 tablespoons shallot finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- pinch of salt
- pinch of pepper
Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 cup melon balls or chopped into bite size, about ½ melon
- 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
- 6 ounces mozzarella balls
- 6-7 slices prosciutto
- 4-5 leaves fresh basil finely chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon salt more or less to taste
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper more or less to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Add oil, vinegar, Dijon, shallots, garlic, salt and pepper to small bowl, whisk vinaigrette together and put aside.
- Make balls out of melon with baller or chop into bite-size pieces. Cut tomatoes in half and chop basil. Pull apart prosciutto slices to smaller pieces.
- Put salad together. Lay arugula 1st, then add melon, tomatoes, mozzarella and prosciutto. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and basil. Add vinaigrette when ready to serve. Enjoy!
Notes
**The nutritional values shown in this recipe are approximate for one suggested serving size using the ingredients listed but not including any optional items and may vary per actual preferred portion sizes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 278kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 10gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 285mgPotassium: 234mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2356IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 187mgIron: 1mg
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