Prosciutto & Cantaloupe Bites with Minted Balsamic Drizzle

Ingredients

- 8 slices Prosciutto di Parma, halved
- 1 medium cantaloupe, peeled, seeded, and cut into 16 bite-sized cubes
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon raw honey
- 8 fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- 8 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon pesto
- 4 cups salted kettle chips
- 1 teaspoon Calabrian chili paste (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Cantaloupe and Prosciutto:
Cut the peeled and seeded cantaloupe into 16 bite-sized cubes. Lay out the prosciutto slices on a clean work surface.

2. Wrap the Cantaloupe:
Take each halved slice of prosciutto and wrap it around a piece of cantaloupe snugly. Secure it with a toothpick if necessary.

3. Prepare the Balsamic Drizzle:
In a small bowl, combine the balsamic vinegar and raw honey. Stir until the honey is fully dissolved into a smooth, combined drizzle. Add the finely chopped mint leaves and stir.

4. Prepare the Chips:
Place the salted kettle chips on a serving platter, spreading them in one even layer.

5. Assemble the Bites:
Place each wrapped cantaloupe piece on top of a bed of kettle chips. Add a dab of pesto on top of each prosciutto-cantaloupe bite.

6. Add the Optional Spice:
If you like a bit of heat, add a tiny drop of Calabrian chili paste on each bite.

7. Final Garnish:
Drizzle the minted balsamic mixture over the prosciutto and cantaloupe bites. Sprinkle the finely chopped basil over the top.

8. Serve Immediately:
This dish is best served fresh to maintain the integrity of the chips and the freshness of the cantaloupe.

Total Time

PT15M
15 minutes

Type of Dish

Snack

Keywords

Prosciutto, Cantaloupe, Snack, No-Cook, Balsamic Vinegar, Mint, Kettle Chips, Pesto, Calabrian Chili, Gourmet

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Approximately 550 calories total

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