Mixed Melon and Prosciutto Caprese

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Preparation info
  • Serves

    4 to 6

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Mediterranean Every Day: Simple, Inspired Recipes for Feel-Good Food

By Sheela Prakash

Published 2020

  • About

In summertime, cantaloupe and prosciutto is a classic Italian combination. It makes sense, as the sweet, juicy melon pairs so perfectly with the salty ham. Other melons, such as honeydew and watermelon, are less traditional but equally a great match. Here, creamy mozzarella and peppery basil join the party in a fresh and colorful twist on a caprese salad.

For wow factor, I like to use a mix of all three melons, but opting for just one or two will achieve winning results, too (and wo