Prosciutto, Melon, and Mozzarella

Prosciutto-wrapped melon with Mozzarella cheese, a perfect summertime appetizer! Prosciutto di Parma, honeydew and cantaloupe melons, and fresh cherry-size Mozzarella cheese.

By
Elise Bauer
Elise Bauer
Elise Bauer
Elise founded Simply Recipes in 2003 and led the site until 2019. She has an MA in Food Research from Stanford University.
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Updated February 16, 2021
Elise Bauer
Prosciutto Melon Mozzarella
Elise Bauer

A perfect summertime appetizer, prosciutto-wrapped melon is a delicious blend of salty and sweet flavors. Mozzarella balls adds another touch.

You may want to serve some with the mozzarella, some without. Or, try wrapping some prosciutto around the mozzarella.

Prosciutto Melon Mozzarella
Elise Bauer

Prosciutto, Melon, and Mozzarella

Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Servings 30 pieces

Ingredients

  • 1/4 lb thinly sliced Italian Prosciutto di Parma
  • 1 cantaloupe or honeydew melon, or 1/2 of each
  • A lemon or lime for squeezing
  • 1 8-ounce container of fresh cherry-size mozzarella cheese, each cheese ball cut in half
  • Party toothpicks or bamboo skewers
  • Melon Baller

Method

  1. Cut the melon in half and remove the seeds. Using a melon baller, scoop up the melon into small balls. Place melon balls in a bowl and sprinkle lemon or lime juice all over them.

  2. Take a small strip of prosciutto and wrap it around a melon ball.

  3. Pierce through with a toothpick and add a piece of mozzarella if desired.

  4. Repeat for all melon balls. Arrange on a platter.