Prosciutto and melon, an all-time classic. Delicious as a starter for a summer meal, as a side dish for the BBQ or as part of a simple dinner or lunch, simply with a nice baguette on the side. And of course, it is also extremely suitable as a snack with drinks.
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Why this Recipe Works
You can literally go in any direction with this simple snack, it really is a little dish that everyone will love. The sweetness of the melon together with the saltiness of the ham, delicious!
Delicious Summer Snack
For this recipe I used cantaloupe melon, but sugar kiss melon or honeydew melon is also very tasty and a super combination with ham! If you like to use different types of ham, you can also opt for Serrano or Ibérico ham. Want to make it into a vegetarian alternative? You could try a salty cheese like Pecorino or Manchego instead of ham.
Some of my other delicious summer snacks or appetizer are these:
- Gazpacho, a cold, Spanish tomato soup for your savory cravings
- Salmon wrap bites, with smoked salmon and cream cheese
- Zucchini fritters, with feta cheese and a tzatziki dip
Prosciutto and Melon Appetizer
Which ham goes with melon and ham? I chose prosciutto, my favorite ham. It has a softer texture, is nicely salty and has a small edge of fat that adds more flavor. But like I said, you could you use different types of ham.
Whichever ham or melon you choose: this super easy recipe is guaranteed to be a hit at Friday afternoon drinks or your BBQ party. Looking for more inspiration for the snack platter? Then check out my blog post with no fewer than 15 delicious snacks to serve with drinks!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the prosciutto raw?
Yes, prosciutto is an aged or cured type of ham.
Where does this pairing come from?
They say it’s originated from ancient Roman times, where doctors believed eating cold, juicy fruit with dry meat created a healthy balance in the body.
Which melon is best?
Any sweet, juicy melon (aside from watermelon) would work. I chose cantaloupe but honey dew or sugar kiss melon works beautifully too.
Ingredients
- ½ melon (for example honey dew or cantaloupe)
- 100 gram cured ham (for example prosciutto)
- Extra virgin olive oil, pepper, salt (fleur de sel) and mint or basil leaves
INSTRUCTIONS (how to make this recipe):
- Remove the seeds from the melon and cut it into 8 wedges.
- Remove the skin with a sharp knife.
- Wrap a slice of ham around each wedge of melon and place on a nice plate.
- Drizzle some extra virgin olive oil over it and, to taste, some pepper, fleur de sel and garnish with some mint or basil leaves. Enjoy your meal!
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