Description
These Cantaloupe Prosciutto Skewers with Lemon Mint Pesto are a refreshing and elegant appetizer perfect for summer gatherings. The sweet cantaloupe, salty prosciutto, and creamy mozzarella are paired with a zesty lemon mint pesto for a burst of flavor.
Ingredients
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Cantaloupe Prosciutto Skewers:
- 1 cantaloupe melon, scooped out with a melon baller (about 1 1/2 cups melon balls)
- 6 ounces sliced prosciutto, torn into pieces
- 1 8–ounce container fresh mozzarella (ciliegine)
- 1 handful of fresh basil leaves
Lemon Mint Pesto:
- 4 cups fresh mint
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 lemon, zest freshly grated and 1/2 juiced
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cantaloupe Prosciutto Skewers: Skewer the cantaloupe balls, mozzarella, basil leaves, and prosciutto pieces in any order you prefer. Make larger or shorter skewers based on your preference.
- Lemon Mint Pesto: In a food processor, combine mint, basil, lemon zest, juice, pine nuts, and garlic. Pulse until crumbly. Stream in olive oil while processing. Add salt, pepper, and pepper flakes. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
