Prosciutto and Melon

Name: Prosciutto and Melon
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 cantaloupe, sliced; 4 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 pinches black pepper, cracked

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

Slice 1 sliced cantaloupe into wedges and arrange on a platter.
2

Drape 4 oz thinly sliced prosciutto over each wedge of melon.
3

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

Questions

How long does Prosciutto and Melon keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. It is served cold; there is nothing to reheat.

Can I halve or double Prosciutto and Melon?

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