Cantaloupe and Mozzarella Caprese Salad Recipe
A refreshing Cantaloupe and Mozzarella Caprese Salad that combines sweet melon balls, creamy mozzarella pearls, savory prosciutto, and fresh herbs, all tossed in a light honey and white balsamic vinaigrette. Perfect as a light appetizer or summer side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 1 cantaloupe, halved and seeded
- 8 ounces mozzarella balls (pearl size)
- 8–10 slices prosciutto, shredded into large pieces
- ¼ cup basil leaves, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup mint leaves, thinly sliced
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the melon balls: Use a melon baller to scoop balls from the cantaloupe halves and transfer them into a large mixing bowl.
- Add the mozzarella and prosciutto: Add the pearl-sized mozzarella balls and torn prosciutto pieces to the bowl with the cantaloupe balls, mixing gently to combine.
- Add fresh herbs: Sprinkle the thinly sliced basil and mint leaves over the mixture to infuse fresh herbal aromas and flavors.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, honey, and white balsamic vinegar until well combined. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Toss the salad: Drizzle the dressing over the cantaloupe and mozzarella mixture, then gently toss everything together to coat all ingredients evenly with the dressing.
- Final seasoning: Taste and season with additional kosher salt, black pepper, or extra herbs if desired before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe cantaloupe for the best sweetness and texture.
- If mozzarella balls are large, slice them into bite-size pieces.
- Adjust the amount of honey in the dressing to control sweetness.
- This salad is best served chilled and fresh.
- To make it vegetarian, omit the prosciutto.
Keywords: Cantaloupe salad, Caprese salad, Mozzarella salad, Prosciutto, Summer salad, Italian salad, no-cook recipe
