Melon Prosciutto And Fresh Mozzarella Skewers Food

BROCHETTES OF MELON, PROSCIUTTO, AND FRESH MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Using on/off turns, puree olive oil, 1/3 cup basil, and shallot in processor until basil and shallot are finely chopped.
• Cut each cantaloupe wedge crosswise in half. If using large mozzarella ball, trim and cut into 6 cubes. Alternate 1 melon piece, 1 piece ruffled prosciutto, 1 mozzarella ball or cube, 1 more prosciutto piece, and 1 more melon piece on each skewer. (Can be prepared 2 hours ahead; cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature 15 minutes before serving.)
• Arrange skewers on platter. Drizzle with basil oil and sprinkle with cracked black pepper. Garnish with basil sprigs.
• *Available at Italian markets, cheese shops, and some supermarkets.

MELON, PROSCIUTTO, AND FRESH MOZZARELLA SKEWERS

Steps:

• Place first 5 ingredients in a blender or food processor.
• Blend or pulse until the shallot and basil are finely chopped.
• Cut melon in half and scoop out the seeds. Using a small melon baller (about the same size as the cheese balls), create as many melon balls as you can.
• Create your masterpiece! To arrange your skewer, start with a melon ball. Next ruffle a piece of prosciutto and slide that on. Next add a mozzarella ball then another piece of ruffled prosciutto and finally another melon ball. Continue until all skewers have been created. Arrange on your platter.
• You can make this a couple of hours ahead but you should cover and place in the refrigerator. (Do not put the basil oil in the refrigerator).
• When ready to serve, drizzle skewers with the basil oil and garnish with a few basil leaves.

PROSCIUTTO & MELON SKEWERS {EASY & DELICIOUS ITALIAN ANTIPASTO}

Steps:

• Start by washing and drying cantaloupe with a paper towel.Cut it in half and scoop out the seeds.Save one half for decoration where you'll stack the skewers into.
• Using a simple melon baller scoop out melon balls and set aside.
• If you have extra large pieces of prosciutto cut them in the diagonal.
• Drain mozzarella pearls from excess liquid.
• Tap basil leaves with damp cloth to remove any dust. Don't wash them.
• Place the half of the cantaloupe you have set aside on a serving dish.
• Using 5 and 10 inch kabob skewers stack ingredients starting with those you want to be on the top.We'll start with basil leaf and a melon ball, followed by prosciutto and mozzarella pearl and so on.You can finish with mozzarella pearl or melon ball (which I prefer) if you have still space on the skewer.
• As you finish each skewer stick it into the cantaloupe half.
• Serve immediately or store in the fridge for a few hours before serving.

SKEWERED MELON & PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Quarter and deseed the cantaloupe.
• Peel, then cut the flesh into about 40 bite-size chunks.
• Cut 12-14 slices prosciutto into 3 long strips each, then wrap a strip around each melon chunk.
• Secure with a cocktail stick.

BROCHETTES OF MELON, PROSCIUTTO, AND FRESH MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Puree olive oil, basil and shallot in processor until basil and shallot are finely chopped.
• Can be made the day before and bring out to room temperature for an hour before serving.
• Make round balls from the smaller end of a melon baller, leave at least a half inch around the edges. Hold a toothpick with 2 fingers, stick in a melon ball with the rounded side down.
• Next, roll up a piece of prosciutto and place it on top of the melon ball.
• Then stick in a mozzarella piece at the end.
• Stick the toothpick with the mozzarella side down into the rim of the cantaloupe.
• Repeat until both half of the cantaloupe rims are filled with these little brochettes.
• Can be made 2 hours ahead, cover and refrigerate.
• Divide and pour the sauce into the 2 bowls of the cantaloupe.
• Dip a brochette into the sauce and put the whole thing in your mouth at once.
• Enjoy!

MELON SALAD W/FRESH MOZZARELLA, PROSCIUTTO AND LIME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Fry Prosciutto in 1 tablespoon olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp.
• Remove; drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
• Combine melons, mozzarella, and herbs in a large blow.
• Whisk together lime juice, 2 tablespoons oil, shallot, honey, red pepper, and salt.
• Drizzle over fruit and toss gently to coat.
• Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with fried prosciutto and coarsely ground fresh black pepper.
• Serve salad at room temperature.