Description
Italian Melon Prosciutto Skewers are a classic sweet-and-salty appetizer made with juicy melon, delicate slices of prosciutto, and fresh mozzarella. These elegant no-cook bites are perfect for summer parties, appetizers, or light entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 small cantaloupe or honeydew melon, cut into cubes or balls
- 8 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced
- 12 small fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
- Fresh basil leaves
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional)
- 1 tsp balsamic glaze (optional for drizzle)
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 12 small skewers or cocktail picks
Instructions
Instructions
- Cut the melon into bite-sized cubes or use a melon baller to create melon balls.
- Fold each slice of prosciutto into ribbons or small folds.
- Assemble the skewers by threading a melon piece, a basil leaf, a folded piece of prosciutto, and a mozzarella ball onto each skewer.
- Arrange the finished skewers on a serving platter.
- Drizzle lightly with olive oil and balsamic glaze if desired.
- Finish with freshly ground black pepper.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
For best flavor, use ripe melon and high-quality prosciutto. These skewers can be assembled a few hours ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: prosciutto melon skewers, Italian appetizer, prosciutto melon bites, summer party appetizer
