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Skewers with alternating balls of green and orange melon, mozzarella cheese, small basil leaves, and thinly rolled prosciutto make healthy bites, arranged neatly on a round marble serving board for easy entertaining.
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Melon Ball Skewers

Prep Time25 minutes
Servings: 10 people

Ingredients

  • 1 cantaloupe
  • 1 Galia melon
  • 5 slices of serrano ham or prosciutto
  • fresh basil or mint
  • 10 bocconcini mozzarella balls
  • skewers
  • small melon baller

Instructions

  • Slice the top of the cantaloupe.
  • Use the melon baller to scoop out the balls.
  • Repeat with the Galia melon.
  • Halve the serrano slices lengthwise.
  • Fold the slices over twice.
  • Twist and turn the serrano strips into roses.
  • Arrange the skewers with the bocconcini, serrano roses, basil, cantaloupe, basil again, and finally, the Galia melon.
  • Top with balsamic vinegar or a herby basil or mint pesto.
  • Serve.

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