Cantaloupe Salad with Arugula and Prosciutto
Cantaloupe Salad is bursting with rich flavors from ripe cantaloupe, peppery arugula, and salty prosciutto tossed in a honey lime dressing. This quick and easy gluten-free salad is ideal for backyard barbecues and picnics.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 251kcal
Ingredients
- 1 small Ripe Cantaloupe (2-2.5 lb) cut into bite-sized chunks or sliced thinly
- 6 oz Baby Arugula
- 1/2 English Cucumber, chopped
- 1/4 cup loosely packed Basil, chopped plus more for garnish
- 6 oz Mozzarella cheese balls mini size
- 4 oz Prosciutto, cut or torn into bite-sized pieces optional
Honey Lime Dressing
- 3 tbsp Lime juice
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- ½ tsp Sea salt plus more to taste
- ½ tsp Freshly ground black pepper plus more to taste
Instructions
- Slice the cantaloupe in half, remove the seeds, then cutinto wedges. Remove the rind and cut the cantaloupe flesh into small cubes. (Alternatively, you can use a melon baller to scoop out the cantaloupe into bite-sized balls.)
- Assemble The Salad: Place arugula in a large salad bowl. Top arugula with sliced cucumber, mozzarella cheese balls, chopped basil, and cantaloupe.
- Prepare The Cantaloupe Salad Dressing: whisk together lime juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Finally, drizzle dressing over the salad.
- Garnish and Enjoy. Top with more basil. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.5g | Protein: 18.2g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9.6g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 397mg | Potassium: 403mg | Fiber: 1.4g | Sugar: 4.2g | Calcium: 313mg | Iron: 2mg