Have you ever had prosciutto and cantaloupe? It’s a simple Italian staple, and the combination is out of this world. Sweet, salty deliciousness with only TWO ingredients! This is a twist on traditional prosciutto e melone, with watermelon instead of cantaloupe. I added fresh basil for an aromatic, peppery addition that goes so well with the salty umami of the prosciutto and the sweet, ripe watermelon. A drizzle of tangy balsamic and earthy olive oil helps round the whole thing out. But honestly, you could just wrap some prosciutto around some watermelon and call it a day without any more ingredients. In this post I’ll explain how to pick the BEST watermelon, how to cut a watermelon into perfect cubes, how to assemble these prosciutto and watermelon skewers, and provide some other fun savory ways to use fruit!
How to pick a sweet, ripe watermelon.
There are two rules for picking the best watermelon at the store.
How to cut watermelon into perfect cubes
You don’t need a lot of watermelon for this recipe, so I recommend buying a personal sized watermelon and using this method to cut it into perfect cubes- as many as you need. Then, you can save the rest (in perfect cubes or messy pieces) to snack on later. You’ll end up with some perfect cubes and some oddly shaped pieces. Set aside 12 of your best cubes for this recipe- more if you plan on making a lot of these skewers.
How to assemble prosciutto and watermelon skewers
Once you have the watermelon cut, these are literally the easiest things you could ever make but they make such an impressive, fun appetizer! Or dinner. Seriously, give me some bread to mop up the oil and a platter of these and I’m set for a meal. And the best part? NO COOKING REQUIRED! Which makes them perfect for hot weather.
They’re delicious served as is, but if you like, you can drizzle them with some extra-virgin olive oil and some balsamic. I recommend using either balsamic glaze or high quality aged balsamic vinegar– they are thick and syrupy, which helps it stick and tames its acidity.
Other Sweet/Salty/Savory Fruit Recipes
Watermelon Salad with Queso Fresco, Lime, and Cilantro Arugula, Cantaloupe, and Prosciutto Salad with Goat Cheese and Almonds Apricot Chicken Salad with Dill and Sunflower Seeds Mango Quinoa Salad Simple Summer Peach Salsa Chicken Salad with Grapes and Walnuts
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