BROCHETTES OF MELON, PROSCIUTTO, AND FRESH MOZZARELLA

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Brochettes of Melon, Prosciutto, and Fresh Mozzarella

Categories     Cheese     Fruit     Pork     Appetizer     No-Cook     Low Carb     Quick & Easy     Mozzarella     Melon     Cantaloupe     Summer     Prosciutto     Bon Appétit     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves plus sprigs for garnish
1 medium shallot, quartered
1 small (about 2-pound) cantaloupe, halved crosswise, seeded, cut into 6 wedges, peeled
6 small fresh water-packed mozzarella balls or one 8-ounce ball,* drained
6 thin slices prosciutto, cut in half lengthwise, gathered into ruffle
6 8-inch wooden skewers

Steps:

  • Using on/off turns, puree olive oil, 1/3 cup basil, and shallot in processor until basil and shallot are finely chopped.
  • Cut each cantaloupe wedge crosswise in half. If using large mozzarella ball, trim and cut into 6 cubes. Alternate 1 melon piece, 1 piece ruffled prosciutto, 1 mozzarella ball or cube, 1 more prosciutto piece, and 1 more melon piece on each skewer. (Can be prepared 2 hours ahead; cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature 15 minutes before serving.)
  • Arrange skewers on platter. Drizzle with basil oil and sprinkle with cracked black pepper. Garnish with basil sprigs.
  • *Available at Italian markets, cheese shops, and some supermarkets.

Muasi Muasi
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I've made these brochettes several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect appetizer for any party.


Fazal Mehran
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These were so easy to make and they were a huge hit at my party. Everyone loved them!


Md Sharip
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I'm not usually a fan of fruit and savory combinations, but these brochettes were amazing. The sweetness of the melon and the saltiness of the prosciutto were a perfect match.


Ramesh Kc
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These were delicious! The melon was perfectly ripe and the prosciutto and mozzarella were high quality.


Hasnain Rafiq
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I've made these brochettes several times now and they're always a hit. They're so refreshing and easy to make.


Mazandi Banda
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These were so easy to make and they were a big hit at my party. I will definitely be making them again.


Md Dhalowr
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I'm not a big fan of melon, but I loved these brochettes. The prosciutto and mozzarella really balanced out the sweetness of the melon.


TheMarvelHero
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These were delicious! I used a variety of melons and they all worked well.


Nabaraj Muktan
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I've made these brochettes several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so easy to make and they look so impressive.


Sadia Mohamed
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These were a big hit at my party! Everyone loved the combination of flavors.


Dagm Abebaw
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I love how fresh and light these brochettes are. They're perfect for a summer party.


Kamran Khokhar
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These were so easy to make and so delicious! I will definitely be making these again and again.


MD Rocky Shek
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I made these brochettes for a picnic and they were perfect! They were easy to transport and everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.


Ali Alex
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These melon and prosciutto skewers were a hit at my last party! The combination of sweet and salty flavors was perfect, and the fresh mozzarella added a creamy touch.