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    Home » All Recipes » Salads & Bowls

    Published: Jun 20, 2022 · Modified: May 24, 2025 by Priscilla Lawrence. 2 Comments

    Prosciutto and Melon Caprese Salad

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    This beautiful prosciutto and melon caprese salad is the ultimate summer salad! So fresh, so delicious, it's the perfect addition to any gathering! Sweet and savory and paired with a mouthwatering shallot vinaigrette, this recipe is an absolute must-try!

    Photo of the prosciutto melon caprese salad in a platter.

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    Why you'll love this recipe

    • This salad is so delicious and easy to put together. Melon season is short but isn't it the best?! Prosciutto and melon is an incredible match, it brings me right back to my childhood in France where we always ate it during the summer months! Pair it with another all time favorite, caprese salad, and you have a winning dish! Oh and let's talk about that full of flavor, tangy shallot vinaigrette; it really makes this recipe come all together!
    • Doesn't this prosciutto and melon caprese salad look fancy? You'll impress anyone you make it for I guarantee it! Easy, delicious, beautiful and a little out of the box? Perfect to bring to a potluck or barbecue like this grilled chicken salad, apple brie salad, or greek yogurt onion dip.
    • Everyone loves a good caprese salad right? Check out my chicken tortellini caprese, my burrata caprese and caprese empanadas.
    Close up picture of the caprese salad in a platter.

    Key Ingredients

    • When it comes to the melon, my go-to is Tuscan melon. It's my absolute favorite, it's very similar to cantaloupe but I found that it's a bit sweeter and you almost get a good one every time! My trick to pick it is to simply smell it. If it's fragrant, it's most likely good! Avoid if it's mushy or has blemishes. The stripes should be dark green; if they're light the melon is underripe. I used a melon baller for this recipe but you can absolutely simply chop it into bite size pieces!
    • Prosciutto Di Parma, which is a salty Italian cured ham. I try to choose Italian imports when possible only because I find them to be the most delicious but any prosciutto of your choice will absolutely work!
    • Cherry tomatoes and mozzarella balls! You can get big ones and chop them if you prefer! Ohhh and you could replace the mozzarella with burrata too for a fun different version.
    • Fresh basil is a must! It's a key ingredient to a caprese salad and it works so well here as well!
    • Arugula. It brings the perfect amount of peppery flavor to balance the sweetness of the salad. Did you know that arugula is not actually a lettuce but a cruciferous vegetable? Yes it's broccoli's cousin and also a superfood!If you'd rather use mixed green or romaine it'd work great too!
    • The shallot vinaigrette! Very easy to put together, it's an important component of this prosciutto and melon caprese salad as it brings the needed acidity and really completes this dish.
    Picture of all individual ingredients in bowls.

    How to make this prosciutto melon caprese salad

    This is a picture of a cup with the salad dressing.

    Whisk together the salad dressing.

    This is a picture of the melon being cut into balls.

    Make balls out of the melon or chop. Assemble the salad, serve and enjoy!

    Photo of the prosciutto melon caprese salad in a platter.

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    Tips

    • I highly recommend to hold off until the last minute to add the dressing to the salad. You can absolutely get the salad ready in advance but to avoid sogginess, keep the vinaigrette on the side until ready to serve.
    • If you're vegetarian, but eat dairy, just skip the prosciutto. I promise the recipe is still worth it and 100% delicious without the meat!

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I use different kind of melons?

    Absolutely! Honeydew, canary melon or even watermelon would work great.

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    Prosciutto and Melon Caprese Salad

    Priscilla Lawrence
    This prosciutto and melon caprese salad is the ultimate summer salad! So fresh, so delicious, it's the perfect addition to any gathering! Sweet and savory and paired with a mouthwatering shallot vinaigrette, this recipe is a must-try!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine American, Italian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 278 kcal

    Equipment

    • platter
    • melon baller optional

    Ingredients
      

    For the Vinaigrette

    • 3 tablespoons avocado oil or any neutral tasting oil
    • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or champagne vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • 1 shallot finely chopped, about 1 ½ tablespoon
    • 1 garlic clove minced
    • pinch salt
    • pinch pepper

    Salad Ingredients

    • 2 cups arugula
    • 1 cup melon balls or chopped into bite size, about ½ melon
    • ½ cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
    • 6 ounces mozzarella balls
    • 6-7 slices prosciutto
    • 4-5 large fresh basil leaves finely chopped
    • ¼ teaspoon salt more or less to taste
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper more or less to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Add oil, vinegar, Dijon, shallots, garlic, salt and pepper to small bowl, whisk vinaigrette together and put aside.
      This is a picture of a cup with the salad dressing.
    • Make balls out of melon with baller or chop into bite-size pieces. Cut tomatoes in half and chop basil. Pull apart prosciutto slices to smaller pieces.
      This is a picture of the melon being cut into balls.
    • Put salad together. Lay arugula 1st, then add melon, tomatoes, mozzarella and prosciutto. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and basil. Add vinaigrette when ready to serve. Enjoy!

    Notes

    *The nutritional values shown in this recipe are approximate for one suggested serving size using the ingredients listed but not including any optional items and may vary per actual preferred portion sizes.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 285mg | Potassium: 234mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2356IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 187mg | Iron: 1mg
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    About Priscilla Lawrence

    Hi there, I'm Priscilla Lawrence! Welcome to Sprinkled With Balance where I share elevated and approachable nutrient-rich recipes that aren't overly restrictive, complicated or boring! Based in California but born and raised in France, I'm a mom of two, former certified nutritionist, recipe developer, and food photographer.

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    1. cindy says

      October 13, 2022 at 12:43 pm

      5 stars
      I love this recipe so much. The complimentary flavor balance is incredible.
      And the Shallot Vinaigrette is flawless. This is one of those recipes you will be asked to bring to the party again and again. Perfect for a light lunch with Priscilla's Sangria. So colorful and delicious.

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      • Priscilla says

        October 13, 2022 at 12:54 pm

        One of my favorite summer salads! Thank you!

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