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a wide platter of orange cantaloupe wedges wrapped in pink prosciutto with fresh basil, drizzled with balsamic glaze, on a marble surface, bright natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon

Enjoy the sweet and salty combo of cantaloupe and prosciutto. Just wrap the cantaloupe in thin slices of prosciutto!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cantaloupe cut into wedges
  • 8 oz prosciutto thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
  • 10 basil leaves
  • 1 pinch black pepper

Method
 

  1. Cut the cantaloupe into bite-sized wedges, removing the rind.
  2. Cut the prosciutto slices in half lengthwise.
  3. Wrap a piece of prosciutto around each melon wedge, tucking in a basil leaf.
  4. Secure with a toothpick if needed and arrange on a platter.
  5. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and a crack of black pepper before serving.

Notes

Use a ripe, fragrant melon for the best sweet-salty contrast.