Salad of Prosciutto with Melon, Basil and Mint by Tobie Puttock

prosciutto

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: ham

Turkey bacon is lower in fat and calories, while ham is more budget-friendly.

melon

🥗Healthier: cantaloupe

💰Cheaper: honeydew

Cantaloupe is often lower in calories, while honeydew can be found at a lower price.

Take 1/2 melon and remove the seeds with a spoon.

Cut the melon into nice big scoops and place them around the plate.

Take the finely sliced prosciutto and interweave it between and around the melon.

Add fresh mint and basil leaves to the salad.

Season the basil and mint leaves with a little bit of salt and pepper.

Drizzle a little bit of olive oil over the salad and mix it around.

Add a small amount of balsamic vinegar, just a few drops.

Finish with some cracked black pepper.

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