Summer Melon with Fig and Proscuitto Fruit Cup

Gluten Free
Health score
11%
Summer Melon with Fig and Proscuitto Fruit Cup
45 min.
4
502kcal

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Discover a vibrant and refreshing way to celebrate the flavors of summer with our Summer Melon with Fig and Prosciutto Fruit Cup. This elegant dish combines the sweet juiciness of cantaloupe and sharlyn melon with the rich, savory notes of prosciutto di Parma, creating a perfect balance of sweet and salty. Topped with fresh figs, micro basil, and rocket, each bite offers a delightful mix of textures and flavors that awaken your palate. The addition of shaved ricotta salata adds a creamy, salty richness that complements the fruit beautifully, while a drizzle of high-quality Tuscan extra virgin olive oil enhances the dish’s freshness. Perfect as a side dish or an impressive appetizer, this recipe is incredibly quick to prepare, taking just 45 minutes to bring together. Its gluten-free nature makes it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences, and it’s ideal for summer gatherings or anytime you crave a light, healthy, and visually stunning dish. The colorful presentation and fresh ingredients will impress your guests and elevate any meal. Whether you're entertaining friends or simply treating yourself to a nutritious and flavorful snack, this fruit cup promises a taste of seasonal bliss with every bite. Embrace the flavors of summer with this gorgeous, healthful creation that’s as easy to make as it is delicious to enjoy.

Ingredients

  • bunch opal basil leaves picked
  •  cantaloupe peeled seeded cut into medium dice
  • tablespoon chile flakes for garnish
  • 0.3 cup tuscan extra virgin olive oil 
  •  figs black trimmed quartered
  •  sharlyn melon peeled seeded cut into medium dice
  • 0.5 pound prosciutto di parma julienned
  • ounce block ricotta salata shaved for garnish
  • 0.3 pound rocket 

Equipment

    Directions

    1. For each serving, place 2 ounces of each melon in the center of the plate.
    2. Place 1/2 ounce prosciutto on top of the melon, followed by 8 micro basil leaves, 4 fig quarters, and a few rocket leaves.
    3. Drizzle about 1 tablespoon olive oil on top and garnish with the shaved ricotta and a pinch of chile flakes.
    4. Taste
    5. Book, using the USDA Nutrition Database
    6. Mixt Greens. Partnering with his sister and brother-in-law, Leslie and David Silverglide, the team launched the San Francisco Bay Area's greenest restaurant in 200
    7. Mixt has since expanded to multiple locations across the country while still preserving its gutsy approach to salads, maintaining ecologically sound business practices, and retaining its original mandate of environmental sustainability. Swallow's home base is in San Francisco.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories502kcal
    Protein10.04%
    Fat70.9%
    Carbs19.06%

    Properties

    Glycemic Index
    76.38
    Glycemic Load
    12.27
    Inflammation Score
    -10
    Nutrition Score
    19.609565138817%

    Flavonoids

    Cyanidin
    0.25mg
    Catechin
    0.8mg
    Epicatechin
    0.25mg
    Apigenin
    0.01mg
    Luteolin
    0.9mg
    Isorhamnetin
    1.22mg
    Kaempferol
    9.99mg
    Quercetin
    4.99mg

    Nutrients percent of daily need

    Calories:502.27kcal
    25.11%
    Fat:40.57g
    62.41%
    Saturated Fat:11.93g
    74.55%
    Carbohydrates:24.54g
    8.18%
    Net Carbohydrates:20.81g
    7.57%
    Sugar:19.84g
    22.05%
    Cholesterol:51.88mg
    17.29%
    Sodium:481.91mg
    20.95%
    Alcohol:0g
    100%
    Alcohol %:0%
    100%
    Protein:12.92g
    25.84%
    Vitamin A:6264.98IU
    125.3%
    Vitamin K:55.83µg
    53.17%
    Selenium:18.45µg
    26.36%
    Vitamin C:20.7mg
    25.1%
    Vitamin E:3.24mg
    21.63%
    Vitamin B3:3.81mg
    19.03%
    Vitamin B1:0.28mg
    18.4%
    Phosphorus:178.82mg
    17.88%
    Potassium:624.76mg
    17.85%
    Vitamin B6:0.34mg
    17.03%
    Fiber:3.74g
    14.95%
    Calcium:147.11mg
    14.71%
    Manganese:0.28mg
    13.82%
    Folate:55.22µg
    13.8%
    Magnesium:53.97mg
    13.49%
    Zinc:1.92mg
    12.77%
    Vitamin B2:0.21mg
    12.25%
    Copper:0.23mg
    11.57%
    Iron:1.95mg
    10.83%
    Vitamin B5:0.82mg
    8.16%
    Vitamin B12:0.38µg
    6.33%
    Vitamin D:0.28µg
    1.89%
    Source:Epicurious