This appetizer recipe for low-glycemic prosciutto-and-melon bites pleases both the eye and the palate. It offers a variety of colors and textures for a simple-to-make treat full of complex flavors. You can play with color, texture, and taste even more by substituting papaya or cantaloupe for the honeydew melon.
Find buffalo mozzarella near the deli section of your local grocery store with the specialty cheeses.
Low-Glycemic Prosciutto with Melon and Mozzarella Cheese
Preparation time: 25 minutes
Yield: 9–10 servings
20 one-inch chunks honeydew melon, rind removed
One 4-ounce package prosciutto ham, about 9 to 10 strips, cut in half
20 fresh basil leaves
One 7-ounce package buffalo mozzarella, cut into twenty 1/2-inch cubes
20 lime wedges (optional)
For each appetizer, pierce 1 melon chunk, half a piece of folded prosciutto, 1 basil leaf, and 1 mozzarella cheese chunk onto a toothpick.
Serve with lime wedges.
Per serving: Calories 98 (From Fat 64); Glycemic Load 4 (Low); Fat 7g (Saturated 4g); Cholesterol 24mg; Sodium 278mg; Carbohydrate 3g (Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 6g.
