Caprese Melon Salad
Our bright & fresh Caprese Melon Salad is the perfect appetizer or side dish for any summer meal. No cooking required and ready-to-eat in 15 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 cantaloupe cut in half & remove seeds
- 1 honey dew melon cut in half & remove seeds
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls
- 6 ounces prosciutto pulled into strips
- ½ cup pomegranate seeds
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
- extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt and ground black pepper
- sweet balsamic glaze
Optional Serving Suggestion:
Instructions
- Scoop Melon: Using a small scoop or melon baller, scoop out balls of cantaloupe and honey dew melon. Place the melon balls on a large platter.
- Build Platter: On the platter around the melon balls, add 8 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls, strips of prosciutto in bunches, ½ cup pomegranate seeds and ¼ cup fresh mint leaves.
- Serve: Drizzle the final platter with some extra virgin olive oil, season with kosher salt and ground black pepper, and a drizzle of sweet balsamic glaze. Enjoy right away with some easy grilled bread, if desired!
Notes
- Balsamic Glaze: option to make your own homemade balsamic glaze or purchase a store-bought version.
- Dairy-Free: use a dairy-free mozzarella alternative or omit it entirely.
- Halve Recipe: this recipe can easily be cut in half to serve a smaller crowd of 6-8 people.
- Make Ahead of Time: Feel free to prep the pieces of this salad ahead of time and store each in a separate airtight container. Wait to build the platter until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 246mg | Potassium: 379mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1782IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 1mg
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