Description
Elevate your appetizer game with these Pickled Melon and Prosciutto Skewers, where sweet, juicy watermelon meets savory, salty prosciutto. Ideal for any occasion, these skewers promise a delightful explosion of flavors that will impress your guests and keep them coming back for more. With a refreshing pickling solution and a hint of honey, each bite is a perfect balance of taste and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ripe watermelon cubes
- 4 oz high-quality prosciutto, sliced
- 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the melon: Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes.
- Create pickling solution: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine white wine vinegar, honey, and a pinch of salt. Stir until dissolved.
- Pickle the melon: Pour the hot vinegar mixture over watermelon cubes in a bowl; let sit for 30 minutes.
- Assemble skewers: Thread watermelon cubes and prosciutto slices onto wooden skewers, alternating for visual appeal.
- Grill or chill: Grill briefly until prosciutto edges are crispy or chill in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling/Chilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers (50g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg