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Prosciutto-Melon Bites with Lime Drizzle

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Prosciutto-Melon Bites with Lime Drizzle
Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr
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Worthy of a Special Occasion

Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 2 skewers)

Ingredients

  • 16  (1-inch) cubes cantaloupe
  • 16  (1-inch) cubes honeydew melon
  • 16  (1/4-ounce) very thin slices prosciutto, cut in half lengthwise
  • 1  tablespoon  fresh lime juice
  • 2  teaspoons  extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4  teaspoon  crushed red pepper
  • 2  tablespoons  thinly sliced fresh mint

Preparation

1. Wrap each cantaloupe cube and each honeydew cube with 1/2 prosciutto slice. Thread 1 wrapped cantaloupe cube and 1 wrapped honeydew cube onto each of 16 (4-inch) skewers. Arrange skewers on a serving platter.

2. Combine juice, oil, and pepper, stirring with a whisk; drizzle evenly over skewers. Sprinkle evenly with mint.

Nutritional Information

Calories:
61
Fat:
3g (sat 0.8g,mono 1.7g,poly 0.5g)
Protein:
4.2g
Carbohydrate:
5g
Fiber:
0.3g
Cholesterol:
13mg
Iron:
0.3mg
Sodium:
282mg
Calcium:
5mg
Anthony Rosenfeld, Cooking Light, MAY 2009

Member Ratings and Reviews

5 stars
momBon58
Loved this for summer entertaining. Usually have the ingredients on hand, and is wonderful for summer bbqs.01/11/10

5 stars

I thought this was pretty good.. but definitely is a required taste. I made it for a family gathering, and was not huge hit. I think the flavor contrasts were too big. Also, should have been chilled more. I won't make again.12/24/09