Cantaloupe is one of my favorite fruits. That might be because it’s known as a “beauty fruit”. No it’s not a beauty to look at, but it’s packed with beta-carotene which makes skin beautiful! And who doesn’t love beautiful skin especially when you get to eat delicious fruit to go along with it!
This recipe for a cool, light summer appetizer doesn’t get much fancier – prosciutto, basil leaves, sticks = fancy. But with your flowing skin you feel fancy so it all works out in the end right?
A few things about the recipe, first you should only use half of a melon! More to enjoy for later. If you don’t have a melon baller then just cut your cantaloupe into smaller square pieces. Also, be sure to salt the melon and the prosciutto! Salted cantaloupe is delish. If you prefer to miss out on the cantaloupe try watermelon or honeydew! You can even use thinly sliced ham instead of prosciutto and just skip the basil all together, if you need to throw this together fast or save some funds. Some things are wonderful, like prosciutto, but can be quite pricey.
Ingredients
- 1 cantaloupe
- 1 8oz container small mozzarella balls
- 5 slices of prosciutto
- 20 basil leaves
- 20 toothpicks or skewers
- olive oil
- salt
Instructions
- Cut the cantaloupe in half, scoop out the seeds with a spoon, and discard the seeds.
- Using a melon baller, scoop out 20 cantaloupe balls.
- Pour the mozzarella balls into a strainer
- Lay each slice of prosciutto onto a cutting board, and cut into 4 pieces by slicing in half lengthwise and then widthwise.
- Skewer the cantaloupe ball first,
- Then add the prosciutto
- The basil comes next
- Last, add the mozzarella ball.
- lightly drizzle the olive oil over the bottom halves of the skewers with the mozzarella balls, and sprinkle with just a touch of salt.
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