Ingredients

  • 2 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced, cut into thin strips
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 12 ripe cantaloupe, cubed
  • 12 ripe honeydew melon, cubed
  • 7 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced of fresh mint
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon shallot, minced
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper

Method

  • Fry Prosciutto in 1 tablespoon olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp.
  • Remove; drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Combine melons, mozzarella, and herbs in a large blow.
  • Whisk together lime juice, 2 tablespoons oil, shallot, honey, red pepper, and salt.
  • Drizzle over fruit and toss gently to coat.
  • Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with fried prosciutto and coarsely ground fresh black pepper.
  • Serve salad at room temperature.