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Melon balls with basil feta and prosciutto crisps

Bruno Albouze · ♥ 1.3K likes · 25.6K views · 6 min video

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Wash and trim the melons; cut in half crosswise and scoop out the seeds.
  • 2 whole cantaloupes
Plunge the edge of the melon baller into the flesh and rotate all the way round to make spheres.
Scrape the remaining flesh with a large spoon, blend with a dash of lemon or lime juice and refrigerate.
  • lemon or lime juice
  • fresh basil leaves
  • feta cheese
Stack basil leaves and slice thinly; cube the feta; combine in a small bowl and season with lime or lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper.
Bake the prosciutto at 450F, 200C, for approximately 30 minutes until crisp.
  • lime or lemon juice
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • prosciutto
Serve in champagne cups, martini glasses or the melon shells.