High Protein Prosciutto and Melon
Elevate your appetizer game with this High Protein Prosciutto and Melon recipe—a modern twist on a classic pairing that packs a nutritious punch! Featuring juicy cantaloupe wedges wrapped in delicate slices of prosciutto, this dish is made even more indulgent with a creamy dollop of cottage cheese and a pop of freshness from aromatic basil leaves. Finished with a drizzle of balsamic reduction and a sprinkle of black pepper, it offers a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. With just 20 minutes of prep and no cooking required, this high-protein dish is an elegant yet effortless option for light lunches, refreshing summer snacks, or impressing guests at a party. Ideal for health-conscious foodies looking for a low-carb, protein-rich treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium Cantaloupe
- 12 slices Thinly sliced prosciutto
- 1 cup Cottage cheese
- 12 whole Fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic reduction
Instructions
Begin by cutting the medium cantaloupe in half. Scoop out the seeds, then slice each half into 6 equal wedges, resulting in 12 wedges in total.
Carefully remove the rind from each cantaloupe wedge for easier eating.
Lay a slice of prosciutto flat, place a cantaloupe wedge on one end, and spread approximately one teaspoon of cottage cheese along the melon.
Place a fresh basil leaf on top of the cottage cheese, aligning it with the melon wedge for even distribution of flavors.
Gently wrap the prosciutto around the melon, cottage cheese, and basil, securing all ingredients together.
Repeat the wrapping process with the remaining slices of prosciutto, melon wedges, and cottage cheese.
Once all pieces are assembled, arrange them on a serving platter.
Sprinkle each wrapped melon wedge with a light dusting of black pepper to enhance the flavors.
Drizzle the balsamic reduction over the wrapped melons just before serving for an elegant presentation.
Serve immediately as an appetizer or snack that is both refreshing and rich in protein.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1515 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.7 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.7 g | 134% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 262 mg | 87% | |
| Sodium | 8358 mg | 363% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 122.9 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 114.3 g | ||
| Protein | 109.6 g | 219% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 267 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 3672 mg | 78% | |
*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.
