Melon And Prosciutto Pasta Salad

Melon And Prosciutto Pasta Salad
3.8 from 4 ratings
Recipe Courtesy of Pasta FitsWhen these simple flavors are tossed with pasta and spinach they make a delicious, quick and portable lunch or side dish. Double the recipe for a tasty party appetizer that will feed a crowd.
Servings
6
servings
Ingredients
  • 4 ounce gemelli pasta
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper
  • 1/2 small honeydew melon
  • 1/2 small cantaloupe
  • 12 cocktail bocconcini
  • 3 slices prosciutto, torn
  • 4 cup baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
Directions
  1. Cook gemelli according to package directions. Drain and let cool completely.
  2. Meanwhile, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper; toss with pasta.
  3. Using melon baller, scoop out 12 small balls each melon and cantaloupe; add melon balls, bocconcini and prosciutto to pasta. Toss well to combine. Stir in spinach and basil.