Sweet & Savory Prosciutto Melon Pasta Salad!
Try this refreshing Melon Pasta Salad featuring prosciutto, mozzarella, arugula, and a tangy white balsamic dressing. A perfect summer dish!
Ingredients
- 12 ounces uncooked farfalle pasta
- 8 ounces mozzarella pearls
- 3 ounces prosciutto (torn into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 ounces (about 2 handfuls) fresh baby arugula
- 1 small cantaloupe (scooped into melon balls)
- 1 small honeydew (scooped into melon balls)
- 1/2 cup loosely-packed julienned fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup loosely-packed julienned fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Cook the pasta. Bring a large pot of generously-salted water to a boil. Add the farfalle and cook until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water until the pasta is cool. Set aside.
- Make the vinaigrette. Whisk together the extra virgin olive oil and white balsamic vinegar until emulsified.
- Toss the salad. Combine the cooked pasta, mozzarella pearls, torn prosciutto, baby arugula, cantaloupe melon balls, and honeydew melon balls in a large mixing bowl.
- Dress and season. Drizzle evenly with the vinaigrette and toss gently until combined. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Garnish and chill. Cover and chill for an hour, or serve immediately. Garnish with julienned fresh basil, fresh mint, and a twist of freshly-cracked black pepper.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- For the best flavor, let the salad chill for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- If you can't find white balsamic vinegar, regular balsamic vinegar can be used, but it will slightly alter the color and flavor profile.
- Ensure the pasta is completely cooled before tossing to prevent it from becoming mushy and to keep the mozzarella from melting prematurely.
- Don't skip the fresh herbs! They add a vital freshness that rounds out this salad beyond a simple pasta dish. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- If you can't find white balsamic vinegar, regular balsamic vinegar can be used, but it will slightly alter the color and flavor profile.
- Ensure the pasta is completely cooled before tossing to prevent it from becoming mushy and to keep the mozzarella from melting prematurely.
- Don't skip the fresh herbs! They add a vital freshness that rounds out this salad beyond a simple pasta dish. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.