Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon Bites
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Yield: Makes 8 appetizer servings (serving size: 2 bites)
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Ingredients
- Half of 1 small cantaloupe or honeydew
- 1 1/2 cups loosely packed arugula
- 1 (1-oz.) package fresh basil
- 4 very thin prosciutto or country ham slices
- 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Preparation
- 1. Cut melon into 1/4- to 1/2-inch slices (about 16). Place 1 melon slice on top of 3 arugula leaves and 1 to 2 basil leaves.
- 2. Cut each prosciutto slice lengthwise into 4 strips. Wrap center of each melon bundle with 1 prosciutto strip. Arrange on a serving platter, and sprinkle with pepper.
- Note: To make ahead, prepare recipe as directed. Cover bites with damp paper towels, and chill 30 minutes.
Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon Bites Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, 5 Ingredients or Less
- CUISINE: American
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Fruits
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Calorie, Low Carbohydrate, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Sodium
- PUBLICATION: Southern Living
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