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 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
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Cook gemelli according to package directions. Drain and let cool completely.
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Meanwhile, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper; toss with pasta.
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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 Pasta Fits original recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Melon and Prosciutto Pasta Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 236
Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 16mg5%
Sodium 310mg13%
Carbohydrates 26g9%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 9g18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.