Description
A simple yet elegant appetizer featuring sweet melon wrapped in savory cured ham, perfect for any summer gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 ripe melon (cantaloupe or honeydew)
- 6 slices of prosciutto or Parma ham
- 12 small fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the melon: Use a melon baller or cut the melon into cubes.
- Wrap each piece of melon in a slice of cured ham.
- Arrange the bites on a serving platter.
- Add a mint leaf on each bite for garnish.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, if using.
- Serve chilled for the best flavor.
Notes
These bites can be prepared in advance. Store melon in an airtight container and wrap the ham just before serving for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg