Brochettes of Melon, Prosciutto, and Fresh Mozzarella

Name: Brochettes of Melon, Prosciutto, and Fresh Mozzarella
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 79 milliliters (packed) fresh basil leaves plus sprigs for garnish; 907 grams small (about cantaloupe, halved crosswise, seeded, cut into 6 wedges, peeled; 6 smalls fresh water-packed mozzarella balls or one 8-ounce ball,* drained; 118 milliliters olive oil; 6 slices thin slices prosciutto, cut in half lengthwise, gathered into ruffle; 1 medium shallot, quartered

Brochettes of Melon, Prosciutto, and Fresh Mozzarella might be a good recipe to expand your side dish repertoire. This gluten free, dairy free, and primal recipe serves 6. One serving contains 284 calories, 5g of protein, and 24g of fat. Head to the store and pick up basil leaves plus sprigs, prosciutto, olive oil, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Using on/off turns, puree olive oil, 1/3 cup basil, and shallot in processor until basil and shallot are finely chopped.

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Olive Oil

Shallot

Basil

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.)

Ingredients you will need

Cantaloupe