Description
Italian Melon Prosciutto Skewers are a simple yet elegant appetizer featuring sweet, juicy melon paired with delicate salty prosciutto. Finished with fresh basil and a light balsamic glaze, these no-cook skewers are perfect for summer parties, holidays, or effortless entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 ripe cantaloupe or honeydew melon, cut into bite-sized cubes or balls
- 8 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze (optional)
- Freshly cracked black pepper (optional)
- Wooden skewers or cocktail picks
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the melon: Cut the melon into cubes or use a melon baller to create round balls.
- Assemble skewers: Fold or roll a slice of prosciutto and thread it onto a skewer.
- Add a piece of melon and a fresh basil leaf. Repeat if using longer skewers.
- Arrange skewers on a serving platter.
- Drizzle lightly with balsamic glaze if desired.
- Finish with freshly cracked black pepper and serve immediately.
Notes
For best flavor, serve chilled but not ice-cold. You can substitute mozzarella balls for a Caprese-style variation. These skewers are best assembled shortly before serving to keep the prosciutto fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: melon prosciutto skewers, italian appetizer, easy party appetizer, summer skewers, prosciutto melon