Prosciutto-Melon Bites

Name: Prosciutto-Melon Bites
Ingredients: 1/2 cup finely diced cantaloupe; 1/2 cup finely diced honeydew; 4 thin slices prosciutto, finely chopped (about 2 oz.); 8 large fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 3/4 teaspoon lemon zest; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; Pinch of salt; 1 (3.5-oz.) package miniature toasts (about 32)

9 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup finely diced cantaloupe
1/2 cup finely diced honeydew
4 thin slices prosciutto, finely chopped (about 2 oz.)
8 large fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
Pinch of salt
1 (3.5-oz.) package miniature toasts (about 32)

Directions

1

Combine first 8 ingredients in a small bowl. Arrange toasts on a serving platter. Top each with 1 rounded teaspoonful cantaloupe mixture.
2

Note: For testing purposes only, we used Ile de France Le Petit Pain Grille.
3

Red Bell Pepper-Feta Toasts: Stir together 1/3 cup finely chopped roasted red bell pepper, 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese, 2 Tbsp. minced golden raisins, 1 1/2 Tbsp. minced drained capers, 2 tsp. extra virgin olive oil, 5 thinly sliced basil leaves, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Arrange 32 miniature toasts on a serving platter. Top each toast with 1 rounded teaspoonful red bell pepper mixture. Makes 8 to 12 appetizer servings. Prep: 20 min.