Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon

If you’re looking for a party appetizer that looks fancy but takes almost zero effort, Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon is your new best friend. I started making this for summer gatherings in Kansas City and honestly my guests always think I spent way more time on it than I did. It’s that perfect combo of sweet, salty, and fresh that just works every single time.

Why You’ll Love This

• Ready in under 10 minutes with no cooking required
• Sweet cantaloupe and salty prosciutto are a match made in heaven
• Looks gorgeous on a charcuterie board or appetizer platter
• Naturally gluten-free and low-carb

Ingredients

• 1 small cantaloupe, cut into wedges or cubes
• 4 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced
• Fresh mint leaves
• Balsamic glaze for drizzling

How to Make It

1. Cut your cantaloupe into wedges or bite-sized cubes, removing the rind.
2. Wrap each piece with a thin slice of prosciutto, folding it snugly around the melon.
3. Arrange on a serving platter and tuck fresh mint leaves between the pieces.
4. Drizzle with balsamic glaze right before serving.

Grab What You Need

These are a few things that make this recipe even easier. I always keep a good balsamic glaze on hand for quick appetizers like this, and a nice serving board makes presentation so effortless.

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Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon

Sweet melon wrapped in salty prosciutto. A classic no-cook Italian appetizer.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 cantaloupe, cut into wedges
• 6 oz prosciutto, sliced
• 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
• 1/4 cup fresh mint
• black pepper

Method

 

1. Cut the melon into bite-sized wedges and remove the rind.
2. Cut the prosciutto slices in half lengthwise.
3. Wrap a piece of prosciutto around each melon wedge.
4. Arrange on a platter and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
5. Garnish with mint and cracked black pepper.

Notes

Use ripe, sweet melon for the best contrast with the salty prosciutto. Serve chilled.

Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon

Sweet juicy melon wrapped in salty prosciutto.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1/2 cantaloupe seeded
• 6 oz prosciutto thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
• 6 basil leaves torn

Method

 

1. Cut the cantaloupe into bite sized wedges and remove the rind.
2. Slice the prosciutto into long strips.
3. Wrap each melon wedge with a strip and secure with a toothpick.
4. Arrange on a platter.
5. Drizzle with oil and balsamic glaze.
6. Scatter with basil and serve.

Notes

Assemble close to serving so the melon stays cold.