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If this salad doesn’t scream SUMMER! I don’t know what will. Made with sweet melon, salty prosciutto, spicy arugula, and creamy mozzarella, this is sure to become a summer salad favorite.
Before I get into my weekend, let me start with this beautiful salad.
You guys, this salad is legit. Every single element is so incredible that you’ll wonder why you never thought to add melon to your salad before. If you’ve been to this blog more than once, you may have noticed my love for salads that incorporate fruit (like this Kale Salad or this Farro Salad).
Fresh fruit in green salads is my new go-to for everything.
But melon? Melon in salad? I was skeptical. But when I stumbled upon this beautiful melon salad, I knew it had to be made. Like asap.
I didn’t change much from her recipe except for the addition of sweet cherry tomatoes because it was just so perfect as it was. Besides, more is not always better. However, if I were to add one more thing, I might consider adding a grain like farro. I say this only (and ONLY!) because I love farro in green salads almost as much as I love fruit.
Melon and Mozzarella Salad Recipe with Prosciutto
Ingredients
- 7 oz. fresh arugula
- ¼ cup mint leaves, washed and sliced
- 1 cantaloupe, seeds removed and sliced
- 1 honeydew melon, seeds removed and sliced
- 8 oz mozzarella balls
- 4 oz. prosciutto, torn
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 avocado, pitted and sliced
FOR THE VINAIGRETTE
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon mint, finely chopped
- 1 large shallot, minced
- salt + pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl whisk together the ingredients for the vinaigrette. Taste and make adjustments as needed (ie more honey, a splash of water, salt, etc).
- Assemble salad in a large serving bowl or smaller, individual bowls or plates.
- Drizzle a small amount of dressing over each salad and serve! This salad is best enjoyed immediately.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
