What melon goes with prosciutto?

The mellow flavor of juicy, sweet summer cantaloupe provides the perfect backdrop for the saltiness & mild sweetness of a good, thinly sliced prosciutto.

Is cantaloupe a melon?

The cantaloupe is a juicy, orange summer fruit that’s related to the watermelon and honeydew melon. It also belongs to the same plant family as cucumbers, pumpkins, squashes, and gourds. The semi-sweet cantaloupes most familiar to people in the U.S. are a type of muskmelon called Cucumis melo reticulatus.

What kind of cheese goes best with prosciutto?

Ask your monger to slice prosciutto to order, or opt for pre-sliced selections (Eataly has special packaging designed to keep it fresh). Delicious on its own, prosciutto is perfect da sola or paired with creamy cheese, like fresh mozzarella. Simply place the slices on a plate, and enjoy.

Is prosciutto a cheese?

Pronounced as proh-shoo-toh, prosciutto is a type of cured meat originally from Italy. Prosciutto is a thinly sliced meat that comes from the hind leg of a pig and can be found in common pasta entrees, on flatbread pizzas, or paired with different types of cheeses on a meat and cheese tray.

What does prosciutto pair well with?

Peas and Prosciutto go together like, well, peas and carrots. Similar, but so much more delicious than bacon-wrapped scallops: Prosciutto-Wrapped Scallops and Prosciutto-Wrapped Scallops with a Dry Jack Pesto Over Linguine.

What cheeses go good with prosciutto?

What cheese goes with Prosciutto? Aged parmesan and prosciutto pair perfectly. Try it with cantaloupe or fresh figs, and maybe a glass or two of Prosecco.

What cheese goes with prosciutto?

Most of the sharp and pungent dry cheeses pair well with prosciutto. Generic blue cheese, Gorgonzola and feta are readily available, but you can experiment with any of the blue-tinged crumbly varieties with great success. Dry cheeses are often paired with prosciutto in salads or sandwiches.

How to cook prosciutto and cantaloupe salad?

In a large bowl, mix together greens, prosciutto and cantaloupe. Mix thoroughly to make sure the prosciutto does not clump together. Serve on plates, topping with bocconcini and pumpkin seeds. Drizzle salad with balsamic reduction, to taste.

What does cantaloupe and prosciutto taste like?

The mellow flavor of juicy, sweet summer cantaloupe provides the perfect backdrop for the saltiness & mild sweetness of a good, thinly sliced prosciutto. Add to it the rich sweetness of thickly reduced balsamic, & you have the most low-maintenance, perfectly balanced 3-ingredient bite. Italian simplicity at its finest.

What goes well with prosciutto and cantaloupe melon?

Prosciutto and cantaloupe melon also pair very well with so many other foods like bread and cheese which makes it the perfect starter for any occasion whether a cocktail party or holiday party!

How do you make cantaloupe cheese skewers?

Halve cantaloupe, then scoop out and discard seeds. Using a melon baller, scoop out 24 balls. Assemble skewers: Layer cantaloupe, basil, mozzarella, prosciutto, and a second piece of cantaloupe until you have 12 skewers. Drizzle skewers with balsamic glaze and serve immediately.