Prosciutto and Melon

5 from 2 votes

This easy Prosciutto and Melon antipasto appetizer contists of fresh melon, prosciutto di parma, and herbs. It requires no cooking and only a little prep work.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: antipasto, appetizer, dairy-free, gluten-free, melon, prosciutto, snack

Servings: people

Calories: 161.5kcal

Ingredients

1 ripe honeydew melon
4 to 5 oz prosciutto di parma, thinly sliced
handful of olive such as kalamata and Castelvetrano
¼ cup pistachios
fresh herbs such as mint and basil
large handful of fresh arugula or other greens as garnish

Instructions

Cut the melon in half and scoop out the seeds using a spoon. Next, slice the melon into long slices then remove the skin. Place a hanfdul of greens, such as arugula on a platter adn then arrange the melon slices on top.
Next, arrange thinly sliced Prosciutto di parma on the platter. Add a handful of olives and pistachios and scatter them throughout. Lastly, add some fresh herbs.
If adding any additional toppings such as honey, olive oil, or balsamic reduction, drizzle over the top of the appetizer right before serving.

Notes

Drizzle of honey - add a drizzle of raw honey over the entire appetizer for an added sweetness
Balsamic reduction - use either store-bought balsamic reduction or make your own by cooking balsamic vinegar on the stovetop until reduced by half. Once cooled, drizzle over top of the platter for an added sweetness and tang.
Peaches - slice and add some additional fruit such as ripe, juicy peaches.
Almonds - I personally love pistachios in this dish, but adding Marcona almonds or slightly salty roasted almonds will add a great crunch
Olive oil - drizzle your favorite olive oil over the top of the fresh melon and Prosciutto.
Cheese - if you or your guests eat dairy, add small mozzarella balls or slices of hard Parmesan to the platter.
Other fruit - adding sliced apples, pears, or figs will pair nicely with the fresh melon.
Sea salt & black pepper - add a pinch of coarse sea salt and a fresh grind of black pepper over the top before serving

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