Italian · Starter

Melon with Figs and Prosciutto

Name: Melon with Figs and Prosciutto
Total time: 52 min
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 120 ml balsamic vinegar; 1 cantaloupe, large; 4 slices prosciutto; 4 fresh figs; black pepper, freshly ground, to taste

A classic Italian starter: wedges of cantaloupe topped with cured ham and fresh figs, finished with a reduced balsamic syrup and cracked pepper.

YieldServes 4
Hands-on15 min
Total52 min
Difficulty

Ingredients

120 mlbalsamic vinegar
1cantaloupe, large
4 slicesprosciutto
4fresh figs
to tasteblack pepper, freshly ground

Contains

Sulfites
Melons (any)
Cantaloupe
Grapes
Fig
Black and white pepper
All mammal meat (alpha-gal)
Pork
Histamine (aged and fermented foods)

Taste

Sweet
Sour / bright
Salty
Umami / savory
Richness / fat

Texture

Tender-braised

Equipment

Stovetop

Season

Summer

Occasion

Entertaining

Effort

Under 20 min active
30–60 min total
Difficulty 1
Make-ahead friendly

Nutrition

Calories: low
Protein: low
Carbs: low
Fat: low
Fiber: low
Sodium: moderate

Budget

Budget: moderate

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