Sweet Melon with Prosciutto di Parma. Juicy cantaloupe melon slices with a layer of prosciutto di Parma on top is truly sweet and delicious. A refreshing appetizer you can make in minutes and serve at anytime. It’s so pretty and festive, we love to serve melon with prosciutto as an appetizer all year long.
When you combine the sweetness of cantaloupe melon with some saltiness of an Italian cured meat, such as prosciutto, it gives this dish its sensational flavors, as well as its beautiful elegance of pale-orange, pink-purple spring-like colors.
Cantaloupe is always refreshing no matter how you serve it. It’s low calorie and loaded with vitamins and minerals, and when you make it into an appetizer such as this one, it is a healthy way to start any meal.
We love this serving sweet melon with prosciutto di Parma at gatherings, because the ease of preparation and with only 2 ingredients required makes it perfect for entertaining! Just serve it chilled and let everyone help themselves.
*You can follow along below or check out our full recipe card below!
Sweet Melon with Prosciutto di Parma
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2 fresh Cantaloupes – ripe
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1/4 pound Prosciutto di Parma
Cut cantaloupes into halves. Scoop out and discard seeds.
Then cut into slices, gently remove skins from each slice.
Transfer melon slices to a large serving platter.
Lay one or two slices of prosciutto on top of each slice.
Serve immediately, or set platter aside in a cool place, up to 20 minutes before serving.
Cover with clear wrap and refrigerate up to 1 hour before serving.
Enjoy!
Serves 12 to 16
Sweet Melon with Prosciutto di Parma
Author: 2 sisters recipes
Recipe type: Appetizer
Prep time:
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Serves: 12 to 16
Juicy cantaloupe melon slices with a layer of prosciutto di Parma on top is truly sweet and delicious. A refreshing appetizer you can make in minutes and serve at anytime. It's so pretty and festive, we love to serve melon with prosciutto as an appetizer all year long.
Ingredients
- 2 fresh Cantaloupes - ripe
- ¼ pound Prosciutto di Parma
Instructions
- Cut cantaloupes into halves. Scoop out and discard seeds.
- Then cut into slices, gently remove skins from each slice.
- Transfer melon slices to a large serving platter.
- Lay one or two slices of prosciutto on top of each slice.
- Serve immediately, or set platter aside in a cool place, up to 20 minutes before serving.
- Cover with clear wrap and refrigerate up to 1 hour before serving.
- Yields: many servings
14 Comments
Tricia @ saving room for dessert
April 19, 2012 at 2:08 pmI would have never thought of this combination! I just made a melon dessert with raspberry sauce to post soon. So happy summer fruits and vegetables are almost here. These are beautiful!
Emily Malloy
April 19, 2012 at 4:03 pmI love this. Absolutely to die for!
Mary
April 23, 2012 at 2:37 pmI found your blog from Tricia's post this morning. This is fascinating to me! I never would have thought to combine these two things. I need to try it, just to taste it. Thanks for the idea! Have a blessed day.
annaliz
April 26, 2012 at 4:08 amThanks Mary! I hope you enjoy our recipes!
Renegades
September 13, 2012 at 2:25 amI would have NEVER thought to do something like this.
SavoringTime in the Kitchen
April 15, 2014 at 6:03 pmThis is a favorite! I can't wait until the really good farmers' market melons are available in the summer to make this.
Velva
April 15, 2014 at 10:23 pmThis is a classic easy appetizer that is fabulous. Thanks for the reminder and sharing it with us.
Velva
Barbara Bakes
April 16, 2014 at 2:11 amSome times the easiest recipe are the best. I really need to try this.
Joanne
April 16, 2014 at 12:02 pmThe sweet and salty here sounds awesome! I could see this being quite teh addictive appetizer!
Healthy nutrition
April 15, 2015 at 9:01 pmNice snack
annaliz
April 16, 2015 at 6:27 pmThank you for stopping by!
Gemmagirl
July 5, 2015 at 10:59 pmGrew up on this. Sunday lunches and Italian wedding musts. Thanks for reminding me of this refreshing and Italian staple.
annaliz
July 6, 2015 at 3:46 amHi Gemmagirl! So glad you grew up on this too! It's the best combo ever!
Thanks for leaving a sweet comment! Ciao 🙂
Dealspotr
July 12, 2015 at 6:00 pmNow that's one way to beat the heat. Right now, I am relying mainly on cool drinks. I just juice fresh fruit- never thought of having melon with any type of meat- expect perhaps fish. That would have been with the fish grilled too. This is an interesting summer snack idea.