Melon and Prosciutto Pasta Salad

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Melon and Prosciutto Pasta Salad

Prosciutto-wrapped melon is a classic Italian appetizer. When these simple flavors are tossed with pasta and spinach they make a delicious, quick and portable lunch or side dish. Double the recipe for a tasty party appetizer that will feed a crowd.

Melon Prosciutto Pasta Salad recipe

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Melon and Prosciutto Pasta Salad

Total Time 22 minutes

Servings 6 Servings

Calories 236 kcal

Ingredients

4 oz. gemelli pasta
3 tbsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. white wine vinegar
1 tsp. honey
1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper
1/2 small honeydew melon 12 oz.
1/2 small cantaloupe 12 oz.
12 cocktail bocconcini about 3 oz.
3 slices/1.5 oz. torn prosciutto
4 cups/4 oz. baby spinach
1/4 cup torn fresh basil leaves

Instructions

Cook gemelli according to package directions. Drain and let cool completely.
Meanwhile, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper; toss with pasta.
Using melon baller, scoop out 12 small balls each melon and cantaloupe; add melon balls, bocconcini and prosciutto to pasta. Toss well to combine. Stir in spinach and basil.

Recipe Notes

Tip:

For a simple variation, substitute crumbled feta cheese for bocconcini and mint for basil.

A SharethePasta.org original recipe.