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Brochettes of Melon, Prosciutto, and Fresh Mozzarella Recipe

Brochettes of Melon, Prosciutto, and Fresh Mozzarella Recipe

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Brochettes of Melon, Prosciutto, and Fresh Mozzarella

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup fresh basil leaf (packed)
1 medium shallot, quartered
1 small cantaloupe, halved , crosswise, seeded
6 oz water-packed fresh mozzarella balls , cut into about the same size of the melon balls
6 -8 slices thin prosciutto, cut into 4 pieces
toothpick

Directions:

Puree olive oil, basil and shallot in processor until basil and shallot are finely chopped.
Can be made the day before and bring out to room temperature for an hour before serving.
Make round balls from the smaller end of a melon baller, leave at least a half inch around the edges. Hold a toothpick with 2 fingers, stick in a melon ball with the rounded side down.
Next, roll up a piece of prosciutto and place it on top of the melon ball.
Then stick in a mozzarella piece at the end.
Stick the toothpick with the mozzarella side down into the rim of the cantaloupe.
Repeat until both half of the cantaloupe rims are filled with these little brochettes.
Can be made 2 hours ahead, cover and refrigerate.
Divide and pour the sauce into the 2 bowls of the cantaloupe.
Dip a brochette into the sauce and put the whole thing in your mouth at once.
Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	209.76 Kcal (878 kJ)
Calories from fat	162.34 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.04g	28%
Sodium	12.73mg	1%
Potassium	233.08mg	5%
Total Carbs	8.1g	3%
Sugars	6.62g	26%
Dietary Fiber	1.12g	4%
Protein	4.96g	10%
Vitamin C	26.8mg	45%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	13mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	176.28 Kcal (738 kJ)
Calories from fat	136.43 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.16g	28%
Sodium	10.7mg	1%
Potassium	195.88mg	5%
Total Carbs	6.81g	3%
Sugars	5.56g	26%
Dietary Fiber	0.94g	4%
Protein	4.17g	10%
Vitamin C	22.5mg	45%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	11mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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