Prosciutto, Mozzarella, and Cantaloupe Salad

Prosciutto, Mozzarella, and Cantaloupe Salad

Serves 4 as main dish, 6 as appetizer
From magazine Everyday Food, Issue 84
This prosciutto, mozzarella, and cantaloupe salad is satisfyingly fresh. Salty prosciutto, mild mozzarella, juicy-sweet cantaloupe, fresh basil, red pepper.

Ingredients

  • 1 cantaloupe (halved, peeled, and seeded)
  • 12 Ounces fresh mozzarella (diced into bite-size pieces)
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • coarse salt and ground pepper (to taste)
  • 1/3 Pound prosciutto (thinly sliced)
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (torn)

Directions

Step 1
Dice the cantaloupe into bite-size pieces. Place pieces into large bowl. Add diced mozzarella, oil, and red pepper flakes; season with salt and pepper and stir to combine.
Step 2
Arrange the prosciutto along edges of a large serving platter. Stir basil into melon mixture, transfer to center of platter, and serve.
Step 3
Enjoy with crusty bread and sangria, if desired.