The Lost Italian: Prosciutto and melon

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: fresh burrata

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Ricotta is more affordable while still providing a creamy texture.

prosciutto

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: ham

Ham is a budget-friendly alternative with similar flavor.

Cut the cantaloupe melon in half.

Scoop out the seeds from the melon using a spoon.

Cut the melon into wedges by cutting it in half again.

Use a sharp knife to cut alongside the skin of the melon, removing the skin and keeping the sweet melon part.

Cut the melon into slices.

Lay the prosciutto ham flat on a nice white plate.

Add the slices of melon on top of the prosciutto for presentation.

Season the mixed greens with a little salt and coat them with extra virgin olive oil.

Place the seasoned mixed greens in the middle of the plate.

Drizzle reduced balsamic vinegar over the dish as a garnish.

Add a little more extra virgin olive oil on top.

Break the bread sticks and place them on the plate as a garnish.

Taste the dish by combining the prosciutto ham and melon together.

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