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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
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
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 testing oil
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or champagne vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 small shallot finely chopped, about 1 to 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 a 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
Keywords entertaining, gluten-free, summer barbecue
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