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Prosciutto and Melon

A classic Italian appetizer combining sweet cantaloupe with savory prosciutto. Simple and elegant with no cooking required.

15 minEasyServes 4140 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 1 cantaloupe, sliced
  • 4 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 pinches black pepper, cracked

Instructions

  1. 1

    Slice 1 sliced cantaloupe into wedges and arrange on a platter.

  2. 2

    Drape 4 oz thinly sliced prosciutto over each wedge of melon.

  3. 3

    Drizzle with 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and garnish with 2 pinches cracked black pepper.

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Questions

What can I use instead of prosciutto in Prosciutto and Melon?

The entry for Prosciutto and Melon calls for 4 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced. In its place: Thinly sliced serrano ham, or bacon or pancetta where it is cooked into the dish.

Is Prosciutto and Melon low-carb?

A serving of Prosciutto and Melon carries 11 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 55 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 11 percent.

How many carbs are in Prosciutto and Melon?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 11 g of carbohydrate in about 140 calories, with 9 g protein and 7 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 580 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Prosciutto and Melon?

Refrigerate what is left of Prosciutto and Melon within two hours and eat it within three days. It is served cold; there is nothing to reheat.

Can I halve or double Prosciutto and Melon?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the melon drops from 1 to 1/2; doubled, it is 2. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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