Cantaloupe & Mozzarella Caprese Salad
A refreshing and simple salad combining sweet cantaloupe, creamy mozzarella, and savory prosciutto for a perfect summer dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Cantaloupe
- Fresh Mozzarella
- Shaved Prosciutto
- Fresh Basil Leaves
- Olive Oil
- Balsamic Glaze
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Prep the cantaloupe by cutting it in half, scooping out the seeds, peeling, and slicing into cubes or wedges.
- Slice the mozzarella into pieces or use fresh mozzarella balls.
- Warm the prosciutto in a skillet for about a minute if desired.
- Assemble the salad by layering cantaloupe and mozzarella on a platter, tucking in prosciutto slices.
- Sprinkle fresh basil leaves over the salad.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
- Season with salt and freshly cracked pepper.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh, but ingredients can be prepped ahead of time. Can substitute prosciutto with crispy chickpeas for a vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cantaloupe salad, caprese salad, summer salad, refreshing salad