CANTALOUPE AND PROSCIUTTO WITH BASIL OIL

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Categories     Fruit     Appetizer     Quick & Easy     Cantaloupe     Basil     Summer     Prosciutto     Gourmet     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons pine nuts
1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cantaloupe
1/2 pound thinly sliced prosciutto
2 ounces crumbled ricotta salata or feta (about 1/4 cup)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • On a baking sheet toast pine nuts until golden, about 5 minutes, and cool. In a blender purée basil with oil until basil is minced. Pour purée through a very fine sieve into a bowl, pressing hard on solids, and discard solids.
  • Halve and seed cantaloupe. Cut melon into 1/4-inch-thick wedges and discard rind.
  • Spoon basil oil onto 4 plates. Arrange melon decoratively over oil and top with prosciutto. Sprinkle melon and prosciutto with pine nuts and cheese.

Rima Beghum
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I made this for a picnic and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


SANYII SINTAYYOO
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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy lunch. I love the combination of cantaloupe, prosciutto, and basil.


EvilRockFF
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I love the combination of sweet and salty in this dish. The cantaloupe and prosciutto are a perfect match, and the basil oil adds a nice touch of freshness.


Xyroc X
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This is a great recipe for a summer party. It's easy to make and always a hit with guests.


Blanche Kim
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great way to impress your guests.


Akash Shaikh
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Ant P
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I made this for a picnic and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Lorenzo Sabbah
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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy lunch. I love the combination of cantaloupe, prosciutto, and basil.


Cabeiwasa Kaemnieli
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I loved the simplicity of this dish. It's easy to make and the flavors are amazing.


Rasel Chowdhury
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This was a great way to use up some leftover cantaloupe. It was also a nice change from the usual prosciutto and melon dish.


Qasim G
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The cantaloupe and prosciutto are a classic combination, and the basil oil adds a nice twist.


Wendy Wilkinson
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This is a delicious and refreshing appetizer. I love the pop of flavor from the basil oil.


Aziza Akther
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I made this for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up.


marne pasierbek
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This is a great recipe for a summer party. It's easy to make and always a hit with guests.


Ram Narayan
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I love the combination of sweet and salty in this dish. The cantaloupe and prosciutto are a perfect match, and the basil oil adds a nice touch of freshness.


Bryon Plantenberg
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This was my first time making this dish and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Zanna Bell
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cantaloupe and prosciutto are a perfect match, and the basil oil is the perfect finishing touch.


Soriful Islam
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This is a great recipe for a light and easy lunch or dinner. I love the sweetness of the cantaloupe and the saltiness of the prosciutto. The basil oil is also a nice touch.


Pop Broome
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I made this for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Hana nuor Nuor
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This was a refreshing and delicious summer appetizer! The cantaloupe and prosciutto were a perfect combination, and the basil oil added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.