Bright orange, paper-thin slices of cantaloupe top a bed of mixed greens, subtly revealing the verdant colors beneath. Twirls of thin prosciutto delicately placed over the melon offer an inviting contrast, while fresh mint leaves provide a sprinkling of green. A final flourish of balsamic glaze zigzagging across the prime spectacle finishes this picturesque dish. The overall effect is one of lightness, freshness and vibrant color.

Cantaloupe Carpaccio with Prosciutto and Mint

Name: Cantaloupe Carpaccio with Prosciutto and Mint
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 medium Cantaloupe, 1 peeled, seeded and thinly sliced; 8 slices of Prosciutto, 8 slices -; Fresh Mint Leaves, 1/2 cup -; Mixed Greens, 2 cups -; Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1 tablespoon -; Balsamic Glaze, 1 tablespoon -; Salt, to taste -; Cracked Black Pepper, to taste -

Category Quick and Easy

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 0 minutes

Style Italian

Technique No-Cook

Diet Friendly Low-Carb

Daily Recipe: July 05, 2024

Welcome to a twist on Italian cuisine that is quick, easy, and refreshingly perfect for a cloudy, summertime afternoon. Our star ingredient for today's recipe is Cantaloupe - a beautifully sweet and juicy fruit that comes into perfect ripeness during summer months. We'll be pairing it with the tastes of crisp Prosciutto and verdant mint to create a tantalizingly light salad whose flavors and presentation will not fail to impress.

Ingredients (for 2)

1 medium cantaloupe - 1 - peeled, seeded and thinly sliced
8 slices of prosciutto - 8 slices - -
Fresh mint leaves - 1/2 cup - -
Mixed greens - 2 cups - -
Extra virgin olive oil - 1 tablespoon - -
Balsamic glaze - 1 tablespoon - -
Salt - to taste - -
Cracked black pepper - to taste - -

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥗🍈💁‍♀️

Evenly spread the mixed greens over two plates and arrange thinly sliced cantaloupe over the top.
Step 2 - 🍖⛅

Gently drape the slices of prosciutto over the layered cantaloupe.
Step 3 - 🍃🌬️

Scatter the fresh mint leaves over the prosciutto for added aroma and flavor.
Step 4 - 🍯🥗💦

Drizzle extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze over your salad for an exquisite taste.
Step 5 - 🧂🌶️

Finish your salad with a pinch of salt and a cracking of black pepper to taste.

Additional

Cantaloupe Carpaccio might sound unorthodox, but it's a real treat for the senses - a collision of sweet and savory that teases the palate. The dish celebrates the inherent beauty of its components rather than hiding them behind excessive prep. Kids will enjoy arranging the ingredients and drizzling the glaze - it's almost like crafting a culinary painting! To boost fiber, you can add some toasted whole grains on top. Swap prosciutto for mozzarella for a vegetarian version - the combinations are endless.