Cantaloupe Caprese Salad
Gluten-Free
If you're looking for a salad that is sweet, yet savory, this is the one for you! It's great to bring to parties because it's different than the average Caesar salad or meat and cheese plate. My colleague, Tom, referred me to make this recipe that originally from Foodie Crush. It's the perfect balance of saltiness from the meat, sweetness from the melon and honey, topped with the freshness of the chopped herbs.
I made my own spin on the recipe by adding a raw & local honey and more fresh mint from my garden!
In case you were wondering, this salad is actually healthy too! If you're watching your carbohydrate intake, but still want to have fruit, melon is one of the best choices you can make. Some people often shy away from cheese and cured meats when trying to be healthy, but when you use proper portioning these types of foods, you're actually doing yourself a huge favor because they are packed full of protein, nutrients, and healthy fats.
Ingredients
1 cantaloupe
1 package Trader Joe's prosciutto
1 8-ounce container of plain mozzarella balls
1/3 c fresh mint, roughly chopped
1/4 c fresh basil, roughly chopped
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp raw & local honey
1 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Using a cookie scoop or melon baller, scoop out the cantaloupe and transfer the balls into a large mixing bowl. Slice the prosciutto into small 1" slices (or another size of your liking) and add into the bowl with the melon along with the fresh chopped herbs. In a small mixing bow, whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients (olive oil, honey, vinegar) and pour into the large mixing bowl. Toss together until the vinaigrette is evenly combined. Serve suggestion: In small bowls garnished with more whole fresh mint leaves.
I made my own spin on the recipe by adding a raw & local honey and more fresh mint from my garden!
In case you were wondering, this salad is actually healthy too! If you're watching your carbohydrate intake, but still want to have fruit, melon is one of the best choices you can make. Some people often shy away from cheese and cured meats when trying to be healthy, but when you use proper portioning these types of foods, you're actually doing yourself a huge favor because they are packed full of protein, nutrients, and healthy fats.
Ingredients
1 cantaloupe
1 package Trader Joe's prosciutto
1 8-ounce container of plain mozzarella balls
1/3 c fresh mint, roughly chopped
1/4 c fresh basil, roughly chopped
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp raw & local honey
1 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Using a cookie scoop or melon baller, scoop out the cantaloupe and transfer the balls into a large mixing bowl. Slice the prosciutto into small 1" slices (or another size of your liking) and add into the bowl with the melon along with the fresh chopped herbs. In a small mixing bow, whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients (olive oil, honey, vinegar) and pour into the large mixing bowl. Toss together until the vinaigrette is evenly combined. Serve suggestion: In small bowls garnished with more whole fresh mint leaves.
