65min 4 ppl
Prosciutto e Melone
10 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps
10 min · 8 steps
Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps
145 kcalper person
Protein 8g
Carbs 18g
Fats 5g
About this dish
This classic Italian appetizer combines sweet, juicy cantaloupe with salty, delicate prosciutto, creating a perfect balance of flavors with minimal effort. The natural sugars of ripe melon are enhanced by the umami depth of cured ham, making this an elegant yet simple starter that requires no cooking.
Allergy Info
None
Diet Info
Meat
Ingredients
Fresh Produce
- cantaloupe melonripe and fragrant1 whole
- lemoncut into wedges1 whole
- fresh mint leavesoptional
Meat & Poultry
- prosciutto di Parmapaper-thin8 slices
Spices & Seasonings
- freshly ground black pepperto taste
Oils & Condiments
- extra virgin olive oil15 ml
Utensils
- sharp knife
- spoon
- cutting board
- serving platter
- paper towels
Method
1
Wash the cantaloupe under cool running water and pat dry with paper towels.
Approx. 1 minutes
2
Cut the cantaloupe in half using a sharp knife and scoop out all seeds with a spoon.
Approx. 2 minutes
3
Slice the cantaloupe into thin crescent-shaped wedges, approximately 1cm thick, and gently remove the rind from each wedge with a knife.
Approx. 4 minutes
4
Arrange the melon wedges on a serving platter, spacing them evenly.
Approx. 1 minutes
5
Drape each melon wedge with a single slice of prosciutto, allowing the ham to rest naturally over the fruit without pressing.
Approx. 1 minutes
6
Drizzle the platter lightly with extra virgin olive oil.
Approx. 1 minutes
7
Grind fresh black pepper over the prosciutto and melon to taste.
Approx. 1 minutes
8
Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired, and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Approx. 1 minutes
