Italian Cantaloupe, Burrata, & Crispy Prosciutto Salad

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An easy Italian-inspired antipasto dish made with garden fresh cantaloupe, crispy prosciutto, creamy burrata, and fresh basil! It's super easy to make and perfect for your next summer dinner party side dish.

Ingredients you'll need:

  • 2-3 cups Baby Arugula
  • 1 ripe Cantaloupe, sliced into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, halved
  • 8 oz. Burrata
  • 2-3 oz. Prosciutto
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil, chopped
  • 1 tsp. + 1 tbsp. 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1-2 tbsp. Balsamic Reduction
  • Salt & Black Pepper, to taste

How to Make an Italian Cantaloupe Salad:

  1. Use a melon scooper or slice the cantaloupe into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Add the baby arugula to a large serving dish.
  3. Distribute the sliced cantaloupe on top, as well as the cherry tomatoes.
  4. Use your fingers to gently tear the burrata balls into bite-sized pieces and distribute on the platter.
  5. In a skillet over medium high heat, add the teaspoon of olive oil. Add the prosciutto to cook 2-3 minutes on each side, until crispy and golden. Remove from pan to cool a few minutes, then crumble in your hands to add to the platter.
  6. Garnish with the chopped basil, then drizzle with the olive oil and balsamic. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Enjoy!

Can this cantaloupe salad be made in advance?

This salad takes less than 15 minutes to make, and is best to be made right before serving. However, it does last in the fridge for up to 2 hours in advance!

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Italian Cantaloupe, Burrata, & Crispy Prosciutto Salad

An easy Italian-inspired antipasto dish made with garden fresh cantaloupe, crispy prosciutto, creamy burrata, and fresh basil!

PREP:
10
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HOURS
COOK:
5
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HOURS
TOTAL:
15
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HOURS
TOTAL:
15

Ingredients

Servings: 6

  • 2-3 cups Baby Arugula
  • 1 ripe Cantaloupe, sliced into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, halved
  • 8 oz. Burrata
  • 2-3 oz. Prosciutto
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil, chopped
  • 1 tsp. + 1 tbsp. 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1-2 tbsp. Balsamic Reduction
  • Salt & Black Pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Use a melon scooper or slice the cantaloupe into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Add the baby arugula to a large serving dish.
  3. Distribute the sliced cantaloupe on top, as well as the cherry tomatoes.
  4. Use your fingers to gently tear the burrata balls into bite-sized pieces and distribute on the platter.
  5. In a skillet over medium high heat, add the teaspoon of olive oil. Add the prosciutto to cook 2-3 minutes on each side, until crispy and golden. Remove from pan to cool a few minutes, then crumble in your hands to add to the platter.
  6. Garnish with the chopped basil, then drizzle with the olive oil and balsamic. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Enjoy!

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