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A white plate filled with orange melon, red, yellow and orange tomatoes, white cheese in the middle and green basil leaves.

Melon Prosciutto and Burrata Salad

A summer salad full of flavor and color, Melon Prosciutto and Burrata Salad is made with the most delicious seasonal melon, fresh heirloom tomatoes, creamy burrata cheese, prosciutto and a vibrant flavored homemade pesto.
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Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: appetizer, Italian, Mediterranean
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 445kcal
Author: Kristen Massad

Ingredients

Homemade Pesto

  • 2 Cups Fresh Basil Leaves
  • ¼ Cup Pine Nuts
  • ¼ Cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • ½ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Garlic Clove
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Melon Prosciutto and Burrata Salad

  • 4 Cups Fresh Cantaloupe Cubed
  • 1 Cup Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes Cut in half
  • 7 Slices Prosciutto
  • 2 Balls Burrata Cheese
  • 4-6 Basils Leaves Roughly Chopped
  • 3 Tablespoons Homemade Pesto
  • Garnish: Course Salt, Ground Pepper, Olive Oil Drizzle

Instructions

Homemade Pesto

  • In a food processor or blender combine all the ingredients and blend on high speed until smooth and creamy
  • Remove from the blender and store in a mason jar or air tight container in the refrigerator until ready to use

Melon Prosciutto and Burrata Salad

  • Add the cubed melon and halved cherry tomatoes onto a platter
  • Place the burrata cheese on top of the melon and slightly pull of cut open to see the soft creamy filling
  • Arrange the prosciutto spaced throughout the salad
  • Top the salad with Pesto, fresh cut basil and a drizzle of olive oil
  • Sprinkle course salt and fresh ground pepper on the burrata cheese balls
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve!
  • Enjoy

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 445kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 246mg | Potassium: 459mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 6287IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 2mg
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