Melon Salad W Fresh Mozzarella Prosciutto and Lime Vinaigrette
Brighten up your summer table with a refreshing and elegant Melon Salad with Fresh Mozzarella, Prosciutto, and Lime Vinaigrette. This vibrant recipe combines juicy, sweet cantaloupe or honeydew melon with creamy mozzarella balls, savory prosciutto, and fragrant basil for a perfectly balanced medley of flavors. A zesty lime vinaigrette with a touch of honey ties it all together, adding a tangy-sweet punch to every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this salad is perfect as a light appetizer, side dish, or even a show-stopping addition to brunch spreads. Ideal for warm-weather entertaining, this easy melon salad strikes an irresistible harmony between sweet, salty, and tangy that’s sure to impress! Keywords: melon salad, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, lime vinaigrette, summer salad recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole Cantaloupe or Honeydew melon
- 8 oz Fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
- 4 oz Prosciutto
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp Honey
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Cut the melon in half and remove the seeds. Use a melon baller to scoop out round melon balls. If a melon baller is unavailable, cut the melon into bite-sized cubes. Place in a large bowl.
Drain the fresh mozzarella balls and add them to the bowl with the melon.
Tear or slice the prosciutto into bite-sized pieces and add them to the bowl.
Wash and pat dry the fresh basil leaves. Tear them into smaller pieces and sprinkle over the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to make the lime vinaigrette.
Pour the lime vinaigrette over the melon salad. Gently toss everything together to coat evenly. Adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual plates. Garnish with additional basil leaves if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing and savory dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1825 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.6 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.5 g | 188% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 216 mg | 72% | |
| Sodium | 3332 mg | 145% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 147.4 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 134.3 g | ||
| Protein | 84.6 g | 169% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 983 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 4958 mg | 105% | |
*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.
