Description
These Italian Melon Prosciutto Skewers are a refreshing, elegant appetizer featuring sweet melon, salty prosciutto, and fresh basil. Drizzled with balsamic glaze, they’re perfect for summer parties and effortless entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 small cantaloupe or honeydew melon, cut into bite-sized cubes or balls
- 6–8 slices prosciutto, cut into strips
- Fresh basil leaves
- Balsamic glaze for drizzling (optional)
- Freshly cracked black pepper (optional)
- Small skewers or toothpicks
Instructions
Instructions
- Cut melon into cubes or use a melon baller for round pieces.
- Fold or roll a strip of prosciutto.
- Thread melon, prosciutto, and a basil leaf onto a small skewer or toothpick.
- Arrange skewers on a serving platter.
- Drizzle lightly with balsamic glaze if desired.
- Finish with freshly cracked black pepper and serve chilled.
Notes
Keep melon chilled until serving for best flavor. You can assemble up to 2 hours in advance and refrigerate. For a twist, add small mozzarella balls for a caprese-style variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
Keywords: melon prosciutto skewers, Italian appetizer, summer party food, prosciutto melon bites, easy no cook appetizer