Grilled Ham with Pineapple and Cantaloupe
Elevate your grilling game with this vibrant and refreshing Grilled Ham with Pineapple and Cantaloupe recipe. Perfect for summer gatherings or a quick weeknight dinner, this dish combines the smoky flavors of a juicy grilled ham steak with the natural sweetness of caramelized pineapple and fresh cantaloupe wedges. A drizzle of honey-lime glaze adds a tangy-sweet twist, while chopped mint leaves provide a refreshing finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is a delightful balance of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors, served beautifully on a platter that's sure to impress. Ideal for anyone looking for a quick and healthy grilled meal with a tropical touch, this dish showcases the perfect harmony of fruit and protein for a colorful feast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece (about 1 inch thick) ham steak
- 1 whole (peeled, cored, and cut into rings) pineapple
- 1 whole (peeled, seeded, and cut into wedges) cantaloupe
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh mint leaves
Instructions
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Brush the ham steak and pineapple rings lightly with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
In a small bowl, mix the remaining olive oil, honey, lime juice, salt, and pepper to create a glaze.
Place the ham steak on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until it develops grill marks and is heated through.
Grill the pineapple rings alongside the ham for about 2 minutes per side, or until caramelized.
Remove the ham and pineapple from the grill and let rest for 2 minutes.
Arrange the fresh cantaloupe wedges on a large serving platter.
Slice the grilled ham steak into portions and place them on the platter alongside the cantaloupe and pineapple.
Drizzle the honey-lime glaze over the ham, pineapple, and cantaloupe.
Sprinkle the dish with fresh mint leaves for a burst of flavor and aroma. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1502 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.1 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.9 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 90 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 3703 mg | 161% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 238.5 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.3 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 203.0 g | ||
| Protein | 49.9 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 244 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 3158 mg | 67% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
