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; 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 just the side dish you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains around 2g of protein, 21g of fat, and a total of 247 calories. This recipe serves 6. Head to the store and pick up basil leaves plus sprigs, cantaloupe, prosciutto, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and primal diet.

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.)

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Cantaloupe