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    Home » Diet

    Melon and Prosciutto Salad Platter with Lemon Salad Dressing

    Aug 19, 2019 · 2 Comments

    August 19, 2019 by Beth 2 Comments

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    This Melon, Prosciutto Salad Platter with Lemon Salad Dressing is the best way to enjoy the best produce that summer has to offer. It’s got juicy melons, peppery dark leafy greens and a refreshing homemade salad dressing with olive oil. It makes a great side or even a meal.

    colorful salad on a platter next to a dish of creamy dressing

    What are leafy greens?

    Leafy greens are any dark, leafy vegetable such as kale, arugula, chard, spinach, broccoli and collard greens.

    Green Leafy Vegetables Benefits

    Vegetables contain important vitamins, minerals, fiber and phytochemicals that help fight chronic illness. In fact, every serving of fruit and vegetables that you eat, helps reduce your risk of death by 5%. [source]

    Arugula vs Spinach

    Both arugula and spinach are dark leafy greens, however they do taste different. They both have similar textures but arugula is has more of a peppery taste. If you wanted to use something other than arugula or kale, spinach would be a great substitute.

    How to Pick Out a Good Watermelon

    A good watermelon should feel heavy and sound hallow when tapped. If you’re still unsure, check out the watermelons spots. If they are creamy, they are ready to eat.

    How to Tell if a Cantaloupe is Ripe

    A good cantaloupe should have a sweet smell and the spot where the stem was should have a little give when pressed.

    How to Serve Prosciutto and Melon

    Prosciutto and melon, specifically cantaloupe and melon are often served together as an appetizer. You can see my recipe for Cantaloupe and Prosciutto here. BUT I wanted to expand on this recipe and turn it into a meal.

    Easy Salad Dressing

    This homemade salad dressing with olive oil is really easy. I haven’t actually bought salad dressing in years because homemade is so easy, delicious and usually better for you. This salad dressing takes just a few minutes. It uses only whole foods, healthy oils and no sugar or sweeteners. That makes it whole30, AIP and paleo. That’s incredibly hard to do with store bought.

    How to Make Salad Dressing

    This Lemon Salad Dressing is really easy to make. Just add all the ingredients into a container and then use an immersion blender to mix it all up. Once blended, set aside and make the salad.

    coconut milk being poured into liquid measuring glass

    To make the salad, layer the arugula, kale, mozzarella (if using), watermelon, cantaloupe and prosciutto on a platter.

    placing ingredients on platter of salad on white background

    To serve, drizzle with the Lemon Salad Dressing.

    pouring dressing over salad on platter on white background

    If you’re looking for additional salad dressing recipes, try these:

    • Carrot Ginger Salad Dressing
    • Pumpkin Maple Vinaigrette
    • Avocado Caesar Dressing
    • Homemade Italian Dressing

    Tips for making the best Melon, Prosciutto Salad Platter with Lemon Salad Dressing

    • The melon is supposed to be ‘balled’ using a melon baller but it’s just for aesthetic purposes. Feel free to cut it up into bite size pieces instead.
    • Spinach is a good substitute for the arugula or kale.
    • I prefer an immersion blender to make the dressing but a small blender would work as well.
    close up of salad with small bowl of dressing in background

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    Melon Prosciutto Salad Platter with Lemon Salad Dressing

    This Melon Prosciutto Salad Platter with Lemon Salad Dressing combines some of the best produce that summer has to offer. Juicy ripe watermelon, cantaloupe and prosciutto mixed with dark leafy greens topped with a lemon and olive oil dressing makes for a refreshing dish. This recipe is paleo with AIP, whole30 and vegan options.
    Prep Time30 minutes mins
    Total Time30 minutes mins
    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 285kcal
    Author: Beth Chen

    Equipment

    • immersion blender or other blender
    • melon baller

    Ingredients

    For the Lemon Salad Dressing:

    • 1/4 cup Coconut Milk
    • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
    • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    • 1/4 cup Fresh Leafy Herbs I used mint and basil
    • 1 clove Garlic
    • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
    • 1/8 teaspoon Ground Pepper optional, AIP Reintroduction

    For the Melon Salad:

    • 2 handfuls Arugula
    • 2 handfuls Baby Kale
    • 1 cup Mozzarella Balls optional, AIP Reintroduction
    • 1 cup Watermelon balled
    • 1 cup Cantaloupe balled
    • 4 slices Prosciutto

    Instructions

    • Put all the salad dressing ingredients into a container suitable for an immersion blender.
    • Once blended, set aside and make the salad.
    • To make the salad, layer the arugula, kale, mozzarella (if using), watermelon, cantaloupe and prosciutto on a platter.
    • Serve with the Lemon Salad Dressing.

    Notes

    • The melon is supposed to be ‘balled’ using a melon baller but it’s just for aesthetic purposes. Feel free to cut it up into bite size pieces instead.
    • Spinach is a good substitute for the arugula or kale.
    • I prefer an immersion blender to make the dressing but a small blender would work as well.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 235mg | Potassium: 346mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3574IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 1mg

    Helpful Info for All Recipes

    • I always use extra virgin olive oil in all of my recipes unless stated otherwise.
    • I always use Himalayan sea salt or Celtic sea salt, unless otherwise noted.
    • The majority of my recipes are strict AIP or include notations for reintroductions. However while I make every effort to label non-AIP ingredients and recipes sometimes they slip past me. If you have questions, please ask in advance.

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    1. Cynthia says

      May 29, 2022 at 12:58 am

      I plan to make each of your recipes Thank you for sharing them!

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      • Beth says

        June 07, 2022 at 5:49 pm

        That's amazing! Can't wait to hear how it goes. I hope you enjoy them all.

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