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Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Great summer side or appetizer recipe (with a little kick!)

Cantaloupe and Mozzarella with Prosciutto and Basil
- 1 cantaloupe halved and seeded
- 3/4 pound bocconcini (bite-size fresh mozzarella balls)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp red-pepper flakes
- Coarse salt and pepper
- 1/2 pound thinly sliced prosciutto
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn

With a large melon baller, scoop melon flesh into a large bowl (or cut into bite-size pieces). Add bocconcini, oil, and red-pepper flakes; season with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Arrange prosciutto along edges of a large serving platter. Stir basil into melon mixture, transfer to center of platter and serve.

This recipe is from the Martha Stewart Everyday Food July edition.