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Refreshing Melon Salad

This refreshing melon salad is light and bright tasting and great to take along on a picnic or for a summer potluck.

Course Salad
Cuisine American/Canadian
Keyword fruit
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 284 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 whole cantaloupe or use the equivalent of other types of melon like honeydew or watermelon, or a combination of more than one melon
  • 1/2 to 3/4 lb. bocconcini you might want to use the mini ones for this as they tend to mix throughout the salad better, but the larger ones have a lovely impact
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • Optional but delicious: 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes I also like to use about the same amount of sundried tomato flakes
  • salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
  • 1/3 lb. prosciutto thinly sliced or shaved
  • Optional but adds a lovely earthy taste: 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves torn (you might want to reserve a tiny bit to sprinkle over the top just before serving)
  • Other tasty options: add in some raspberries blueberries, and/or blackberries for color and taste. Serve on a bed or garnished with fresh arugula. Add chunks or balls (use your melon baller) or fresh cucumber.

Instructions

  1. Scoop the melon into melon balls (or if preferred, you can simply cut them into bite size pieces).

  2. Combine the oil, honey, lemon juice, and seasonings as well as any fresh herbs you are using. Pour over the melon.

  3. Add the bocconcini and toss. Gently mix in the berries if you're using them. Remember, they're more delicate than the melon.

  4. Place the melon mixture onto a platter or in a bowl with the prosciutto arranged around the edges or cut the prosciutto into “ribbons” and sprinkle over the top to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Refreshing Melon Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284 Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Trans Fat 0.03g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 30mg10%
Sodium 222mg10%
Potassium 201mg6%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 3121IU62%
Vitamin C 12mg15%
Calcium 145mg15%
Iron 0.5mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.