Cantaloupe Prosciutto Salad
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 cantaloupe cut into chunks or scooped with a melon baller
- 1 cucumber cut into similar-sized pieces as the cantaloupe
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/4 red onion thinly sliced
- 8 slices prosciutto halved
- Fresh basil chiffonaded
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 Tbsp honey
- Zest of 1 lime
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Balsamic glaze optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large serving dish, combine the cantaloupe, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Add Prosciutto: Arrange the prosciutto evenly throughout the salad, tucking it into the gaps between the cantaloupe and cucumber.
- Garnish with Basil: Sprinkle the chiffonaded basil evenly over the top.
- Make the Dressing: In a small jar, combine olive oil, honey, lime zest, lime juice, and salt. Shake well until fully mixed.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving.
- Optional Finishing Touch: Drizzle balsamic glaze over the salad for an extra burst of flavor.
Notes
Serve immediately to enjoy the freshness of the ingredients.