15-Minute Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon Bites: Effortless & Tempting
A simple, refreshing appetizer featuring sweet melon wrapped in salty prosciutto.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 16-20 bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small ripe cantaloupe or honeydew melon
- 8 thin slices of prosciutto
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cut the melon in half and remove the seeds.
- Slice the melon into 1-inch thick wedges.
- Trim the rind off each wedge.
- Cut each wedge into bite-sized cubes.
- Wrap each melon cube with a slice of prosciutto.
- Secure with a toothpick if needed.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm melon for best texture.
- Prosciutto slices should be thin to wrap easily.
- Best served immediately to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg