Prosciutto and Melon

Name: Prosciutto and Melon
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 dozen
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1/2 medium cantaloupe or honeydew melon; 12 thin slices prosciutto; 2 tablespoons honey or balsamic glaze; Fresh basil leaves

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield 1 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

Salty and sweet recipes are always a delight to the tastebuds, but there's something exceptional about the simplicity of prosciutto and melon.

Ingredients

1/2 medium cantaloupe or honeydew melon
12 thin slices prosciutto
2 tablespoons honey or balsamic glaze
Fresh basil leaves

Directions

Remove and discard rind and seeds from melon. Cut melon into 6 slices. Cut each slice crosswise in half. Wrap each piece with 1 slice prosciutto; place on a serving platter. Drizzle with honey or glaze; garnish with basil.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 49 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 279mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.

Appetizers don't get much simpler than this classic. Basil adds color to the platter, and a balsamic-honey glaze adds sweet-savory flavor. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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