Prosciutto and Melon Appetizer
Impress your guests with this delicious prosciutto and melon appetizer. It's a fast, easy, and delicious gluten free appetizer or snack!
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 154kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces prosciutto
- 1 large cantaloupe or other melon
- 1 cup basil leaves
- 1 cup pistachios or nut of your choice
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- 6 ounces white cheddar cheese or Gouda
- 8 ounces gluten free crackers
Instructions
- Cut the melon in half and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Slice cantaloupe into 8 wedges, each 1 to 2 inches in thickness. Use a sharp paring knife to cut away the peel.
- Lay a slice of prosciutto on a cutting board. Sprinkle a few basil leaves on top of the prosciutto, then set the melon segment on top.
- Wrap the prosciutto around the melon a few times. Repeat until all are wrapped. Hold the appetizer together with a toothpick, if necessary. Season the top with fresh black pepper.
- Slice the cheese and arrange on a large serving platter with the crackers, prosciutto wrapped melon, and nuts. Garnish with a few extra basil leaves.
Notes
- Nutritional information is for one prosciutto and melon appetizer. It does not include nuts, crackers, or cheeses.
- If you include cheeses on your charcuterie board, don't keep it out for more than 2 hours.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 prosciutto wrapped melon | Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 218mg | Potassium: 225mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 3610IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg
