Description
A bright, no-cook summer salad that pairs juicy cantaloupe and honeydew with silky prosciutto, fresh mint, and a lime-olive oil dressing for a sweet, salty, and refreshing bite.
Ingredients
- Cantaloupe: 1 small, peeled, seeded, and cubed (about 3 cups)
- Honeydew melon: 1 small, peeled, seeded, and cubed (about 3 cups)
- Prosciutto: 6 ounces, thinly sliced
- Fresh mint leaves: 1/4 cup, loosely packed, torn
- Extra virgin olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Fresh lime juice: 1 tablespoon (about 1 lime)
- Black pepper: Freshly ground, to taste
Instructions
- Chill your serving platter: Place a wide shallow platter in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to keep the salad crisp.
- Toss the melons: In a large bowl, gently combine the cubed cantaloupe and honeydew, drizzle with lime juice and olive oil, and toss lightly to coat.
- Prepare your presentation: Remove the chilled platter from the fridge and arrange it on your prep surface.
- Arrange the salad: Spread the melon cubes or scoops evenly across the platter, creating a single layer or gentle mounded shape.
- Layer the prosciutto: Drape thin slices of prosciutto over and between the melon pieces so each serving gets a balance of sweet and salty.
- Add finishing touches: Scatter torn mint leaves over the top and grind fresh black pepper to taste.
- Serve: Keep chilled until serving and bring the platter to the table for immediate enjoyment.
Notes
- Make ahead tip: Cut melon and store in an airtight container up to 6 hours ahead; keep prosciutto separate until assembly to avoid sogginess.
- Presentation: For individual servings, layer melon and prosciutto in glass cups and garnish with a mint sprig.
- Variation: Add torn burrata or fresh mozzarella just before serving for a creamier rendition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 of 4 (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: melon prosciutto salad, summer salad, cantaloupe honeydew salad, no cook salad, easy appetizer, picnic salad