Melon Balls

(Warning there is a lot of discussion about melons and balls in this post) 

NO NOT THOSE kinds of melons and balls!  

GEEZ!  Get your minds out of the gutter! :)

Doesn't this melon ball salad look delicious?

In short, it was.  However, next time I wouldn't use such ripe cantaloupe, twas mushy.

Don't you hate that?

I can never tell when a melon is ripe...anyone have any tips?

In general the flavor combo was awesome.

I'm not a huge fan of mint, but it was very refreshing in this recipe and a great compliment to the salty sweet combination of the fruit and prosciutto. 

Try this one...I'm going to try it again once I learn how to tell a good melon from a bad one. 

:)

ENJOY!

Cantaloupe and Bocconcini Salad with Mint

1 ripe cantaloupe

8 oz bocconcini or fresh mozzarella cut into 1 inch cubes

2-3 thins slices ham or prosciutto cut into strips

1 T fresh lemon juice

S&P

1/4 cup torn mint leaves

Scoop the cantaloupe into 1 in balls with a melon baller; you should have about 3 cups.

Who needs a melon baller when you have a TBS. 

In a large bowl, combine cantaloupe balls, bocconcini

prosciutto, and lemon juice

Season with Salt and pepper.

Toss salad with the mint, and serve immediately.

Serves 4.

Logan Rating: ***