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Melon, Prosciutto and Olive Skewers

Melon, Prosciutto and Olive Skewers: no-cook finger food with cubes of melon, prosciutto and olives, perfect for a quick, fresh aperitivo.
Recipe Melon, Prosciutto and Olive Skewers
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Preparation 5 minutes
  • Servings for 6 people

If you are looking for a fun idea to surprise your guests at a summer aperitivo or an outdoor dinner, this melon and prosciutto skewers recipe is the perfect answer. This melon, prosciutto and olive appetizer wins everyone over at first bite thanks to the wonderful balance between the fresh sweetness of white melon, the savory prosciutto crudo (Italian cured ham) and the bold character of pitted olives. Making these cold melon and prosciutto skewers is really quick and easy: there is no cooking, just good ingredients and a few minutes to bring a small finger food masterpiece to the table.

Ideal if you want prosciutto and olive skewers for an aperitivo ready in no time, these bites are one of the best-loved quick melon appetizer ideas in the warm months. Just cut the melon into cubes, wrap them in thin slices of prosciutto and add a juicy olive: in a few moves you will have no-cook prosciutto skewers that look inviting and taste wonderfully fresh, perfect for any get-together. The contrast of colors makes these fresh melon skewers a treat for the eyes too, and a must at summer buffets.

If you love the pairing of prosciutto and melon, don’t miss other recipes such as classic Prosciutto and Melon or creative takes like Melon, Prosciutto and Mozzarella Salad and Prosciutto and Melon with Arugula and Balsamic Vinegar. Or let yourself be tempted by something different, like Roasted Melon Bruschetta and Chilled Melon Soup with Bacon.

Find out how to make melon, prosciutto and olive skewers and bring to the table a summer melon and prosciutto appetizer that will win everyone over with its flavor, freshness and simplicity. It’s hard to imagine an easy olive skewer recipe more tempting than this one.

Ingredients for 6 people

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Method

  1. To make the Melon, Prosciutto and Olive Skewers, start with the melon: cut it in half, scoop out the seeds with a melon baller and cut it into slices. Once sliced, cut it into medium cubes and set them aside.
  2. Cut the prosciutto into thin strips, take the cocktail picks and assemble the skewers: spear a pitted olive, wrap a strip of prosciutto around a melon cube and spear that too. Arrange the Melon, Prosciutto and Olive Skewers on a serving platter, garnish with some mint and serve. Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!

Variations and Alternatives

Instead of white melon, you can use cantaloupe.

Storage

We recommend eating the Melon, Prosciutto and Olive Skewers right away, or at least within a few hours of making them. If needed, though, you can keep them in the fridge for up to one day in a tightly sealed plastic container.

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