Melon and Prosciutto with Balsamic Vinegar and Mint

Melon and Prosciutto with Balsamic Vinegar and Mint

Info

Rating
Calories
186.0
Protein
6.0
Sodium
454.0
Fat
2.0

Description

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint leaves plus mint sprigs for garnish
1 tablespoon sugar
twelve 1/4-inch-thick wedges of seeded and peeled honeydew melon or cantaloupe
4 thin slices of prosciutto (about 2 ounces)

Directions

  1. In a small bowl stir together the vinegar, the minced mint, and the sugar, let the mixture stand for 30 minutes, and force it through a fine sieve set over a bowl, pressing hard on the solids. Arrange 3 wedges of the melon on each of 4 chilled plates and drizzle each serving with some of the vinegar mixture. Drape each serving of melon with a slice of the prosciutto and garnish the plates with the mint sprigs.