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Prosciutto e Melone (Italian Ham and Melon)

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"This easy and refreshing starter featuring cantaloupe and cured ham (Parma ham for instance) can also be served as an appetizer: just cut the cantaloupe into bite-size pieces, wrap them with ham and spear them on skewers for a colorful snack! Use superior quality Italian ham for best results." — SunFlower

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Original recipe makes 8 pieces Change Servings

1 cantaloupe - seeded and cut into 8 wedges

8 thin slices prosciutto

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Directions

Remove the flesh from the rind of the cantaloupe; wrap each piece of cantaloupe with a slice of the ham. Serve cold.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jul 21, 2010

A very easy and elegant appetizer - perfect for entertaining guests. You can get creative with the presentation if you like and it's always a hit. This definitely is a fool proof appetizer....

—Jillian

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jul 26, 2011

I hate to do this b/c the recipe is sound, but I made this as an app at a dinner party & it was hardely touched. Personally, I just didn't like the flavor of melon & prosciutto together, although I like them both on their own. I know some ppl love it, so maybe it was just me & my company. The texture was not very.pleasant either. Kinda slimy. My suggestion would be to.serve them seperately (the melon & prosciutto). Thank u anyway!

—gibsey23

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13 Ratings

Jul 12, 2010

This is one of my favorite appetizers! I just LOVE the combination of the sweetness of the cantaloupe and the saltiness of the prosciutto. This also works great with honeydew. So refreshing and delicious~YUM! :)

—Christina

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May 04, 2009

delicious! although not much of a recipe :-)

—nora

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Jun 14, 2010

basalmic vinager is a great addition!!!

—Lawrence Field

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Jul 25, 2011

Fabulous recipe! Simple and basic. Use quality prosciutto and a good melon and you can not go wrong. (Quality prosciutto is not slimy as some reviews note a slimyness) Love the sweetness of the melon offset with the saltyness of the prosciutto. I made this for a picnic and x4 the recipe then used what little was leftover cut into smaller pieces on top of a bed a baby salad greens with a light balsamic vinegrette.

—Linda (LMT)

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Jul 19, 2011

Extremely easy way to do a refreshing and exquisite appetizer! Or snack... There's just something about the combo - simple and DeLish!

—FNChef

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Oct 27, 2010

I just didn't like this recipe, although I know others I served it to did like it. I know it's a popular Italian appetizer, so it's just my personal taste. The proscuitto (sp?) had a weird texture, kind of slimy.

—Angie

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Nutrition

Calories
99 kcal
5%

Carbohydrates
11.3 g
4%

Cholesterol
12 mg
4%

Fat
4.8 g
7%

Fiber
1.2 g
5%

Protein
3.9 g
8%

Sodium
296 mg
12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Prosciutto e Melone (Italian Ham and Melon)

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 99
Calories from Fat: 43

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.8g 7 %
Saturated Fat 1.8g 9 %
Cholesterol 12mg 4 %
Sodium 296mg 12 %
** Potassium 368mg 10 %
Total Carbohydrates 11.3g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 1.2g 5 %
Protein 3.9g 8 %
Sugars 10.1g
Vitamin A 93 %
Vitamin C 84 %
Calcium 2 %
Iron 4 %
** Thiamin 5 %
** Niacin 8 %
** Vitamin B6 6 %
** Magnesium 6 %
** Folate 16 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.