Caprese Melon Salad with Prosciutto and Mozzarella
The perfect summer melon salad for any barbecue, summer potluck, or pool party. Pair this melon prosciutto salad with grilled fish or chicken on the side, or enjoy it as a main dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 5 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
Ingredients
Melon Salad
- 1 small cantaloupe
- 1 small honeydew melon
- 1 cup ciliegine mozzarella
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, rinsed and chopped
- 3 ounces prosciutto, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
Dressing
- Pineapple vinegar (or any vinegar)
- Olive oil
- Fresh cracked pepper
- Sea salt
Instructions
- Cut the melons and scoop the fleshy fruit into little balls using a melon baller.
- Add the melon balls to a large salad bowl with all the other salad ingredients and toss to combine.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Keep chilled until ready to serve.
