Melon Prosciutto Mozzarella Skewers
 
 
Yield: 15 skewers
Ingredients
  • ½ large ripe cantaloupe
  • 2 slices prosciutto
  • Basil leaves, washed and dried (about 6-8 leaves, depending on how big they are)
  • 15 mini mozzarella balls (ciliegine size)
  • Toothpicks
Directions
  1. Wash the outside of the cantaloupe. Using a large sharp knife, cut the cantaloupe in half. Use a spoon to scrape out the seeds. Use a melon baller to scoop balls of cantaloupe out of the melon flesh. Set aside.
  2. To make the skewers: place a melon ball on a cutting board or platter. Tear off a small piece of prosciutto and place on top of the melon ball. If the basil leaf is small place it on top of the prosciutto. If the leaf is bigger you can gently tear it in quarters then place a quarter piece of it on the prosciutto. Place the mini mozzarella ball on top and while holding it in place, skewer the whole thing from mozz ball right down through the cantaloupe with a toothpick. Repeat until you have your desired amount. I usually plan on 3-4 pieces per person, but it depends on how many other appetizers you are planning on having.
Recipe by Lemon & Mocha at http://www.lemonandmocha.com/2018/05/23/melon-prosciutto-mozzarella-skewers/