Cantaloupe Salad with Prosciutto
This flavorful melon salad with prosciutto, avocado, and goat cheese makes a perfect light meal or side dish!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 392kcal
Ingredients
The salad:
- 3.5 oz. (100g) thinly sliced prosciutto
- 1 cantaloupe , peeled, seeded, and sliced
- 4 oz. (113g) mixed greens
- 2 oz. (60g) arugula
- 1/2 red onion , thinly sliced
- 1 large avocado , diced
- 1/4 cup pecans , chopped
- 1/2 cup goat cheese , crumbled
The dressing:
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- salt , to taste
- black pepper , to taste
Instructions
- In a small jar with a lid, combine the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, olive oil, and chopped parsley. Cover and shake until mixed well. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper as needed.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook prosciutto in hot skillet until crispy, about 3-5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel.
- Toss the cantaloupe, mixed greens, arugula, red onion, avocado, and pecans together in a large bowl. Break up the crispy prosciutto and scatter over the salad. Add the prepared dressing and toss again. Then top with the crumbled feta. Toss lightly and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 17.6g | Protein: 13.3g | Fat: 31.6g | Cholesterol: 24.2mg | Sodium: 514.4mg | Sugar: 12g