Prosciutto and Melon
Italian Recipe

Juicy, sweet, and salty all at once, this is an ideal starter for a summertime meal. Serve the prosciutto and melon at room temperature to bring out the fullest flavor.

 

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Serves 12 slices
Ingredients

 

1 ripe honeydew or cantaloupe melon
12 slices paper-thin prosciutto ham
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper



Directions

1. Cut the honeydew or cantaloupe melon in half and remove all seeds.

2. Remove the rind and cut into 12 uniform wedges.

3. Wrap each wedge with a piece of prosciutto.

4. Sprinkle with pepper.

5. Arrange on a platter and serve.

Preparation Time: 
10 minutes

 

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