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    Urban Bliss Life » All Recipes » Appetizer Recipes » Melon & Prosciutto Caprese Salad

    Published: August 3, 2022 / Updated: August 3, 2022 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Melon & Prosciutto Caprese Salad

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    Melon & Prosciutto Caprese Salad is perfect for summer picnics, barbecues, and dinners al fresco on the patio enjoying the summer sun!

    cantaloupe mozzarella prosciutto basil caprese salad on a white plate.

    Prosciutto-wrapped melon is a classic appetizer that always makes me think of summertime in Europe. No matter where we would go, but especially in Italy, I could always count on finding prosciutto and melon on the menu.

    This salad is my homage to those plates of delectable little bites before our meals under the Tuscan sun. Melon and Prosciutto Caprese Salad is also a play on the traditional caprese salad.

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    • 🧡 Why you'll love this summer salad
    • 🥓 Ingredient notes
    • ✅ Step-by-step instructions
    • 🥗 Recipe FAQs
    • 🍽 Serving ideas
    • 🥂 Best wine pairing
    • More summer recipes
    • Melon and Prosciutto Caprese Salad

    🧡 Why you'll love this summer salad

    cantaloupe mozzarella prosciutto basil caprese salad on a white plate.

    This Melon Prosciutto Caprese Salad is truly one of my favorites to make each summer. And I hope it becomes one of your faves, too!

    • It's the perfect balance of flavors: you get the salt from the prosciutto and the sweet from the melon. The basil gives the dish a nice, bright finish that makes it even more of a celebration of summer on a plate!
    • This is a super EASY salad to put together.
    • You can make it ahead of time (see FAQ section for instructions to ensure the melon and cheese don't become soggy).
    • It's so refreshing and light. Perfect for hot summer days!

    🥓 Ingredient notes

    ingredients in bowls and on plates to make melon prosciutto caprese salad on a faded table.

    Cantaloupe - Use a melon baller to scoop out cantaloupe balls for this salad. Or you can simply slice the cantaloupe. You can also substitute honey dew melon if you prefer.

    Mozzarella - Buying the bocconcini mozzarella balls saves time and prep work. But you can also buy a single mozzarella and use a melon baller to scoop out smaller mozzarella balls. Or, you can simply use slices of mozzarella.

    ✅ Step-by-step instructions

    cantaloupe mozzarella prosciutto basil caprese salad on a white plate.
    bowl of olive oil to drizzle over melon prosciutto caprese salad on a white bowl.

    Step 1 - Layer all ingredients onto a large serving plate or tray. I usually start with a layer of full basil leaves and prosciutto, then top with cantaloupe melon balls, sprinkle in the mozzarella balls in between cantaloupe, then fill in the gaps with more prosciutto.

    Step 2 - Drizzle olive oil over the entire salad.

    white bowl of balsamic vinegar to drizzle over melon prosciutto caprese salad in a white bowl.
    hand holding bowl of salt and pepper over melon prosciutto caprese salad.

    Step 3 - Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the entire salad.

    Step 4 - Sprinkle with chopped basil and season with salt and pepper. Using a spoon, gently toss main ingredients on top of the base layer all together so the cheese and melon balls all get a little bit of the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, basil.

    🥗 Recipe FAQs

    fork holding cantaloupe, mozzarella ball, prosciutto and basil over blurred bowl of melon prosciutto caprese salad.
    Can I make this ahead of time?

    Yes! If you know you are going to make this ahead of time for a party, I suggest assembling the mozzarella balls, melon balls, and prosciutto. Then cover and refrigerate for up to one day. Just before you are ready to serve, that's when you would drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar and finish with the basil leaves, salt, and pepper. Toss together just before serving.

    What is in a traditional caprese salad?

    A traditional caprese salad usually consists of mozzarella cheese, basil leaves, and cherry tomatoes. If you like those classic flavors, be sure to try our Corn and Quinoa Caprese Salad.

    🍽 Serving ideas

    melon prosciutto caprese salad on a green and white napkin with a glass of cantaloupe margarita.

    This is such a fun summer salad. Bring it to picnics, work parties, barbecues. Or, just make it for yourself and enjoy a nice relaxing evening out on the back deck!

    Serve it at your next BBQ alongside Grilled Salmon, Grilled Honey Garlic Chicken Skewers or Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Scallops.

    Or enjoy it as a picnic side dish along with New England-style Shrimp Rolls or Classic Chicken Salad Sandwiches.

    🥂 Best wine pairing

    This light, fresh salad pairs well with a glass of Rosé. You could also pair it with a crisp Chardonnay aged in stainless steel. Or try a glass of Grüner Veltliner with this salad.

    More summer recipes

    • Grilled Shrimp Pineapple Skewers
    • Pineapple Mango Salsa
    • Watermelon Mimosas
    • Chicken Salad Tea Sandwiches

    Did you make this recipe? Don't forget to leave a 5-Star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 rating in the recipe card, and if you really loved it, please leave a comment further down on the page. Thank you!

    cantaloupe mozzarella prosciutto basil caprese salad on a white plate.

    Melon and Prosciutto Caprese Salad

    5 from 12 votes
    Prep Time: 15 mins
    Total Time: 15 mins
    Recipe by Marlynn Schotland
    Melon Caprese Salad is perfect for summer picnics, barbecues, and dinners al fresco!
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 130kcal
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    Ingredients

    • 1 cantaloupe seeded and either sliced into cubes or scooped out into cute little melon balls
    • 1 package prosciutto or 2 if you want more meat!
    • 1 pound mozzarella balls I used half of a ginormous Costco-sized package of individual servings that each had three mozzarella balls in them
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil plus a few leaves for garnish
    • 1½ tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
    • salt and pepper

    Instructions

    • Layer all ingredients onto a large serving plate or tray. I usually start with a layer of full basil leaves and prosciutto, then top with cantaloupe melon balls, sprinkle in the mozzarella balls in between cantaloupe, then fill in the gaps with more prosciutto.
    • Sprinkle chopped basil over the entire salad.
    • Drizzle olive oil over the entire salad.
    • Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the entire salad.
    • Lightly salt and pepper.
    • Using a spoon, gently toss main ingredients on top of the base layer all together so the cheese and melon balls all get a little bit of the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, basil.
    • Serve immediately, or refrigerate up to 2-3 hours before serving.

    Notes

    Note: The measurements here are estimates and you can certainly adapt them based on how many people you need to feed, and also what is available to you at your local market.
    Tried this recipe?Please leave a star rating and comment! Then snap a pic of your dish and share it on social media. Tag @UrbanBlissLife and #UrbanBlissLife!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1574IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 0.2mg

    Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.

    This recipe was first published on July 8, 2016. It was updated with all new photos, step-by-step recipe instructions, more helpful FAQs and republished on August 3, 2022.

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      1. kali says

        August 15, 2019 at 8:05 am

        5 stars
        one of my absolute favorite treats for dinner/dinner party/everything!

        Reply
      2. Leah says

        June 28, 2019 at 4:41 pm

        5 stars
        so wonderful! What a great combo of sweet and salty! Yum!

        Reply
      3. Beryl says

        July 06, 2017 at 4:25 pm

        5 stars
        This is so delicious. I am a huge fan of any kind of salad that incorporates mozzarella (especially when there's leftover cheese that I can eat with wine later!).

        Reply
      4. Renée says

        July 02, 2017 at 3:41 pm

        5 stars
        What a beautiful salad - and yet another reason to love the light fare of summertime! I'm not much of a "measurer" myself, so I appreciate a recipe that gives me a road-map and then leaves me find my own way to it. Thanks for the recipe.

        Reply
      5. Pech says

        September 01, 2016 at 4:03 pm

        5 stars
        I love the combo of sweet melon and salty meat with creamy mozzarella, it's a easy but fancy dish perfect for summer.

        Reply
      6. Lauren says

        August 08, 2016 at 4:44 pm

        5 stars
        Great recipe! delish!

        Reply
      7. Angie says

        July 11, 2016 at 12:10 am

        YUM! That looks so delicious! I love it.

        Reply
      8. Brie says

        July 10, 2016 at 2:39 pm

        5 stars
        This is so delicious! I'd never had prosciutto and melon together, but the combination is amazing!

        xo Brie

        Reply
      9. Cathy says

        July 09, 2016 at 12:04 am

        5 stars
        This salad is delicious! It is perfect for summer.

        Reply
      10. Kyla Matton Osborne (#RubyWriter) says

        July 08, 2016 at 6:20 pm

        5 stars
        What a great combination for a salad. I'm hungry just looking at the photos!

        Reply
      11. Maggie Unzueta says

        July 08, 2016 at 5:47 pm

        I need this in my life. Looks so yummy!

        Reply
      12. Dorothy says

        July 08, 2016 at 4:55 pm

        5 stars
        So incredibly elegant and of the moment! I made a dinner out of this!

        Reply

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