Prosciutto Melon Mozzarella Skewers

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Prosciutto Melon Mozzarella Skewers

These cantaloupe prosciutto mozzarella skewers are a five-ingredient no-cook appetizer that comes together in minutes. Sweet cantaloupe, fresh mozzarella, salty prosciutto, and basil get threaded onto skewers and finished with a store bought balsamic glaze. No cooking required, and they hold up well on a platter.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings 24 skewers

Equipment

24 small wooden appetizer skewers

Ingredients

▢ 1 small cantaloupe - cut into 48 balls using a melon baller
▢ 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine) - about 24 small balls
▢ 12 pieces prosciutto - sliced in half
▢ 24 basil leaves
▢ 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze - store bought (check label for gluten-free)

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Instructions

Cut 1 small cantaloupe in half and scoop out the seeds. Use a melon baller to scoop out 48 cantaloupe balls and place on a paper towel to dry slightly.
Drain 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine) and pat dry with a paper towel.
Cut 12 pieces prosciutto in half so you have 24 pieces. Fold each slice of prosciutto into a small bundle.
Thread one cantaloupe ball, one mozzarella ball, one folded piece of prosciutto, one basil leaf, and one cantaloupe ball onto each skewer. You will need 24 basil leaves total. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Arrange the skewers on a serving platter. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze just before serving.

Notes

Melon Baller: A melon baller is not necessary, but it does make the skewers look super cute since we're using mozzarella balls. If you'd prefer, you can just cut the melon in cubes.
Mozzarella: Look for fresh mozzarella balls labeled ciliegine or mozzarella pearls. They're small enough to thread onto a skewer without cutting and are proportional to the cantaloupe balls from the melon baller. You can usually find them near the specialty cheeses or in the deli section.

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