Prosciutto and Melon Pasta Salad

Health score
7%
Prosciutto and Melon Pasta Salad
45 min.
4
403kcal

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Are you looking for a refreshing and unique dish to impress your family or guests? Look no further than this delightful Prosciutto and Melon Pasta Salad! This vibrant recipe combines the sweetness of ripe cantaloupe with the savory saltiness of prosciutto, creating a perfect harmony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

What makes this pasta salad truly special is the use of legume-based farfalle pasta, which adds a nutritious twist while maintaining a lovely texture. Paired with peppery baby arugula, fragrant mint, and thinly sliced shallots, every bite is a burst of freshness. The simple yet flavorful dressing, made with fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and extra-virgin olive oil, ties all the ingredients together beautifully, delivering a light and zesty finish that’s simply irresistible.

Not only is this dish a feast for the eyes, with its vibrant colors and elegant presentation, but it’s also perfect for any occasion. Whether as a stunning side dish for a summer barbecue, a light main course for lunch, or a delightful addition to a picnic spread, it is sure to please. Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe is as easy to make as it is delectable. So roll up your sleeves and indulge in this culinary adventure that celebrates the best of sweet and savory combinations!

Ingredients

  • cup baby arugula 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • 0.8 cup cantaloupe diced
  • 0.3 teaspoon dijon mustard 
  • ounces farfalle pasta uncooked (such as Barilla Plus)
  •  garlic clove coarsely chopped
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground pepper red
  • 1.5 tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoons mint leaves 
  • 2.5 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • ounce parmesan shaved
  • ounces pancetta thinly sliced cut into 2-inch-long strips
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup shallots vertically sliced
  • 1.5 tablespoons citrus champagne vinegar 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
  2. Drain; cool to room temperature.
  3. Combine lemon juice and next 6 ingredients (through garlic) in a food processor; process to blend. With processor on, slowly pour olive oil through food chute; process for 15 seconds or until blended.
  4. Combine cooled pasta, arugula, cantaloupe, shallots, mint, and prosciutto in a large bowl.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over salad just before serving, and toss gently to coat. Top salad with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories403kcal
Protein12.6%
Fat38.6%
Carbs48.8%

Properties

Glycemic Index
81.13
Glycemic Load
19.3
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
12.691304346789%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
1.05mg
Hesperetin
1.07mg
Naringenin
0.08mg
Apigenin
0.14mg
Luteolin
0.52mg
Isorhamnetin
0.22mg
Kaempferol
1.77mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.43mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:402.57kcal
20.13%
Fat:17.23g
26.51%
Saturated Fat:4.45g
27.8%
Carbohydrates:49.02g
16.34%
Net Carbohydrates:46.12g
16.77%
Sugar:5.36g
5.96%
Cholesterol:14.17mg
4.72%
Sodium:373.31mg
16.23%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.66g
25.32%
Selenium:41.21µg
58.87%
Manganese:0.66mg
32.93%
Vitamin A:1327.96IU
26.56%
Phosphorus:197.92mg
19.79%
Calcium:121.83mg
12.18%
Magnesium:47.44mg
11.86%
Fiber:2.9g
11.61%
Vitamin K:12.1µg
11.52%
Copper:0.23mg
11.43%
Vitamin B6:0.21mg
10.43%
Vitamin C:8.49mg
10.29%
Vitamin E:1.47mg
9.81%
Zinc:1.42mg
9.48%
Vitamin B3:1.87mg
9.34%
Potassium:304.69mg
8.71%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8.3%
Iron:1.46mg
8.11%
Folate:28.89µg
7.22%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.51%
Vitamin B5:0.47mg
4.74%
Vitamin B12:0.16µg
2.6%
Source:My Recipes