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Prosciutto wrapped melon on a white ceramic plate on marble

Prosciutto Wrapped Melon

Sweet, juicy melon wrapped in silky prosciutto with fresh mint and cracked pepper, assembled in 5 minutes with zero cooking required.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 90
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ripe cantaloupe or honeydew melon peeled and sliced into wedges
  • 4 oz prosciutto di Parma thinly sliced
  • fresh mint leaves for garnish
  • freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil optional, for drizzling
  • flaky sea salt optional

Method
 

  1. Halve and seed the melon. Cut into 1-inch thick wedges and remove the rind from each piece.
  2. Wrap one strip of prosciutto around each melon wedge, overlapping it slightly so it stays in place.
  3. Arrange wrapped pieces on a platter. Tuck fresh mint leaves between pieces and crack black pepper generously over everything.
  4. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and a pinch of flaky sea salt if desired. Serve immediately at room temperature.

Notes

Use fully ripe cantaloupe or honeydew and serve at room temperature for the best flavor. Assemble close to serving time as the prosciutto dries out and melon releases juice after about 30 minutes.