MELON AND PROSCIUTTO WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR AND MINT

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Categories     Appetizer     Quick & Easy     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Melon     Mint     Summer     Prosciutto     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4 as a first course

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint leaves plus mint sprigs for garnish
1 tablespoon sugar
twelve 1/4-inch-thick wedges of seeded and peeled honeydew melon or cantaloupe
4 thin slices of prosciutto (about 2 ounces)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl stir together the vinegar, the minced mint, and the sugar, let the mixture stand for 30 minutes, and force it through a fine sieve set over a bowl, pressing hard on the solids. Arrange 3 wedges of the melon on each of 4 chilled plates and drizzle each serving with some of the vinegar mixture. Drape each serving of melon with a slice of the prosciutto and garnish the plates with the mint sprigs.

mdshain
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in my house.


Rachel Nkatha
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat fruit.


David L “Slyce'man” Yancy
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I'm going to try making this dish with other types of cheese, such as goat cheese or feta.


Jab Jab
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This dish is so easy to make, it's perfect for a weeknight meal.


Matthew Lyons
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I used a different type of balsamic vinegar than the one called for in the recipe, and it still turned out great.


Writers Edition
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I'm not a big fan of mint, so I left it out of the recipe. It was still delicious.


William Brimer
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover melon.


Adu Martin
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves melon and prosciutto.


Boby Islam
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so simple, but it always turns out so well.


Kashi Jutt
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I've made this dish several times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


dorica mwebe
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This dish is so elegant and beautiful, it's perfect for a special occasion.


Elise Sabourin
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I'm going to try making this dish with different types of fruit, such as peaches or strawberries.


Ronald Muga (bbm)
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This dish is perfect for a summer party or barbecue.


Zohaib Kolachi
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I used a different type of melon than the one called for in the recipe, and it still turned out great.


Country Gal
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the dish turned out perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Madelyn Toledo
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This was a quick and easy appetizer to put together, and it was a big hit at my party.


Tex Hudson
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I'm not usually a big fan of melon, but this dish changed my mind. The prosciutto and balsamic vinegar really brought out the flavor of the melon.


Lilian Owusu-Ansah
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This melon and prosciutto dish was a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors. The balsamic vinegar and mint added a perfect balance of acidity and freshness.