Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon—Snack for 2

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy light and flavorful dishes, and this Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon is the perfect example! I recently had this dish at a restaurant and it was so delicious that I had to recreate it at home.

Meal Type

Snack

Cuisine

Italian

Servings

2

Food Star

Prosciutto
Melon

Health

Variations

Diets

Variations
Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon

You Need This Stuff

  • 2 slices of prosciutto
  • 1/2 melon, cut into wedges
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

Do This With That Stuff

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Cut the melon into 8 wedges and set aside.
  3. Wrap each melon wedge with a slice of prosciutto, making sure to cover the entire wedge.
  4. Place the prosciutto-wrapped melon wedges on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Drizzle olive oil over the wedges and sprinkle with black pepper, sea salt, and lemon juice.
  6. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes or until prosciutto is crispy and golden brown.
  7. Remove from oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh basil leaves before serving.

Variations and Pairings

  • To make the dish healthier, use a low-sodium prosciutto and reduce the amount of olive oil used.

  • For a vegetarian option, substitute the prosciutto with thinly sliced eggplant.

  • For a vegan option, substitute the prosciutto with thinly sliced zucchini.

  • For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free prosciutto.

  • This dish pairs well with a light white wine or a sparkling non-alcoholic beverage.

Beti’s Reflections

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy light and flavorful dishes, and this Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon is the perfect example! I recently had this dish at a restaurant and it was so delicious that I had to recreate it at home. 

The dish is incredibly simple to make, and only requires a few ingredients. All you need is two slices of prosciutto, 1/2 melon cut into wedges, olive oil, freshly ground black pepper, sea salt, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and chopped fresh basil leaves. Preheat the oven to 375°F, wrap each melon wedge with a slice of prosciutto, place the wedges on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with black pepper, sea salt, and lemon juice, and bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes or until prosciutto is crispy and golden brown. For a vegetarian option, substitute the prosciutto with thinly sliced eggplant. 

For a vegan option, substitute the prosciutto with thinly sliced zucchini. For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free prosciutto. To make the dish healthier, use a low-sodium prosciutto and reduce the amount of olive oil used. 

This dish pairs well with a light white wine or a sparkling non-alcoholic beverage. So, if you’re looking for a delicious and simple summer dish, give this Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon a try!

Robots who love bacon

Human Interaction

Editors Note: This recipe has not yet been tested by humans.

It’s You Versus Technology

Are you a cook, a chef, a sous de sous vide de cuisine, a TikTok Star, a YouTube auteur? Why don’t you show us how this recipe should be done, or give our little robot a tip for next time?