Description
A light and refreshing appetizer featuring sweet cantaloupe wedges wrapped in savory prosciutto, drizzled with tangy balsamic glaze and garnished with fresh basil leaves. Perfect for summer gatherings or elegant starters.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 1 cantaloupe, seeded and cut into 12 wedges
Meat
- 6 ounces prosciutto (12 slices)
Condiments & Herbs
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze (more to taste)
- 6 leaves basil, torn (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the cantaloupe: Remove the flesh of the cantaloupe from the rind and cut it into 12 evenly sized wedges to ensure easy wrapping and serving.
- Wrap with prosciutto: Take each cantaloupe wedge and wrap it tightly with one slice of prosciutto, ensuring the meat covers the fruit well for balanced flavor.
- Arrange and garnish: Place the wrapped wedges neatly on a serving platter. Drizzle the balsamic glaze evenly over the top to add a sweet and tangy finish. Optionally, tear fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them on for an aromatic touch.
- Serve chilled: Keep the platter refrigerated until ready to serve, allowing the flavors to meld and the dish to remain refreshingly cool.
Notes
- For a sweeter glaze, add more balsamic reduction according to your taste preferences.
- Fresh basil is optional but adds a lovely herbal brightness that complements the melon and prosciutto.
- This appetizer can be prepared a few hours ahead and kept chilled until serving.
- You can substitute cantaloupe with other melons like honeydew or watermelon for variety.
- Ensure prosciutto slices are thin for easy wrapping and to avoid overwhelming the delicate melon flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrapped wedge
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: prosciutto, melon, cantaloupe, appetizer, balsamic glaze, summer recipe, easy appetizer
