Are you on the lookout for a fresh and zesty summer appetizer? These melon prosciutto skewers are the perfect toothpick appetizer that are easy to make, aesthetic and delicious!
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🔆The Perfect Summer Appetizer
With the combination of refreshing, sweet melon and delicately salty prosciutto, not only will each bite be delicious, but also satisfying and perfect for summer gatherings, parties, or as a sophisticated snack!
To top it off, this appetizer is about as simple and easy as you can get without sacrificing an ounce of robust flavor.
Each skewer is aesthetically layered with melon pieces of your choice and slices of prosciutto (quite similar to my grilled prosciutto wrapped peaches), along with fresh greens. I absolutely love the mix of fruit and meat in this balanced hors-d'oeuvre.
Serving food on skewers never seems to go out of style, whether for a meal or appetizer, and that concept certainly applies to this recipe. After all, skewers allow for a great combination of flavors as well as easy preparation. I also have these mini caprese skewers and grilled mango skewers you might like!
🍈Melon Prosciutto Skewer Ingredients
- melon - With this appetizer, simply select your melon (watermelon or cantaloupe both work wonderfully!), and slice it into square, bite-size pieces. I have a tutorial for how to cube a cantaloupe.
- olive oil - Use a high quality, extra virgin olive oil for best results to enhance the flavor. This is used to slightly moisten the greens.
- prosciutto - Prosciutto is a type of dry-cured ham that is typically thinly sliced and served uncooked. It is known for its rich flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture. It has the perfect saltiness to balance out the sweetness of the melon. Prosciutto di Parma is a type of high-quality prosciutto that is produced in the Parma region of Italy.
- greens - Use your favorite salad greens: can be romaine, green leaf lettuce, iceberg, etc. You could even use a fresh herb--basil leaves are a popular choice.
*Check recipe card for ingredient amounts.
⭐Pro Tip: You could even use an ice cream scoop to create melon balls instead of cubes if you find that easier!
📖Tweaks
These skewers are delicious just as the recipe is written, and they can also be easily customized by adding other ingredients such as mozzarella balls (like I do with my caprese starter salad), olives or avocado chunks.
🔪How to Make Them
Step 1. In a large bowl, mix the finely chopped greens with a bit of olive oil, until slightly moistened.
💬Chef's Note: Careful not to oversoak them to avoid soggy greens. Start with a small amount of olive oil and work your way up.
Step 2. Roll up a prosciutto slice. Top one melon cube with the prosciutto and some of the greens.
Step 3. Stick a skewer through it. Repeat for all of the skewers.
Step 4. Transfer the assembled melon prosciutto skewers to a serving tray and serve!
👩🏻🍳Joss' Tips
- Skewer Choice: Use small wooden or bamboo skewers, toothpicks, or cocktail picks.
- Selecting the Melon: Choose a ripe melon. It should have a sweet aroma and yield slightly to pressure at the ends.
- Prosciutto thickness: Use thinly sliced prosciutto. If the slices are too thick, they can overpower the melon's flavor or be too full of a bite.
- Presentation: Arrange the skewers neatly on a serving platter.
- Chill: Keep the assembled skewers chilled in the fridge until ready to serve. This helps keep the melon fresh and the prosciutto firm.
❓Recipe FAQs
These summer skewer appetizers are best served shortly after preparation so they stay fresh, but they are very easy and quick to make. You can do some make head prep such as cube the melon and finely chop the greens ahead of time. You can assemble them a few hours in advance and refrigerate until serving time.
If you have leftover melon cubes, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 to 5 days.
If you have leftover greens, they can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 day and can be used as a salad so that they aren't wasted.
The assembled skewers can also be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day.
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📋Recipe
Melon Prosciutto Skewers
Ingredients
- 1 cup greens - finely chopped - regular salad greens or even basil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil - approximately
- 1 melon - cubed into 1" to 1.5" pieces - try cantaloupe, watermelon, honeydew etc.
- 8 slices prosciutto - cut in half lengthwise
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the finely chopped greens with a bit of olive oil, until slightly moistened.
- Roll up a prosciutto slice. Top one melon cube with the prosciutto and some of the greens. Stick a skewer through it. Repeat for all of the skewers.
- Serve!
Equipment
- 16 mini skewers
Notes
- Olive Oil Amount: Careful not to oversoak them to avoid soggy greens. Start with a small amount of olive oil and work your way up.
- Skewer Choice: Use small wooden or bamboo skewers, toothpicks, or cocktail picks.
- Prosciutto thickness: Use thinly sliced prosciutto. If the slices are too thick, they can overpower the melon's flavor or be too full of a bite.
- Presentation: Arrange the skewers neatly on a serving platter.
- Make Ahead Tips: These summer skewer appetizers are best served shortly after preparation so they stay fresh, but they are very easy and quick to make. You can do some make head prep such as cube the melon and finely chop the greens ahead of time. You can assemble them a few hours in advance and refrigerate until serving time.
- Leftover Melon: If you have leftover melon cubes, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 to 5 days.
- Leftover Greens: If you have leftover greens, they can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 day and can be used as a salad so that they aren't wasted.
- Leftover Assembled Skewers: The assembled skewers can also be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day.
- How to Cube the Melon: Check out how to cube cantaloupe here.
- Melon Balls: You could even use an ice cream scoop to create melon balls instead of cubes if you find that easier!
Nutrition
Nutrition information on In the Kitch is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It may not include toppings and/or sauces.
Tabitha Gear says
How about using basil for the greens? Maybe a mozzarella pearl to top it?
Joss D says
Sounds like a good idea, Tabitha!
Monica Haas says
Loved this quick appetizer. I used mint leaves instead of the greens.
Was very delicious
Joss D says
I'm glad you enjoyed it! Good idea using mint.