Prosciutto and Melon Caprese Salad

5 from 5 votes

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!

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Italian

Servings: servings

Calories: 278kcal

Author: Priscilla Lawrence

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.
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.

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