Halloween Cantaloupe, Prosciutto, and Mozzarella Salad
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It's perfect for Halloween!
Ingredients
Method
For the Mozzarella Skulls:
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Ingredients
- 3 ounces prosciutto or speck
- 8 ounces mozzarella, ciliegine (the small mozzarella balls)
- 1 cantaloupe
- 10 small basil leaves
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic reduction, or pomegranate molasses, see note
- salt, to taste (I used a black lava salt)
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Method
For the Mozzarella Skulls:
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF and set the silicon molds onto a rimmed baking sheet for stability. Lightly grease the interiors of the skull molds. Add a ball of mozzarella to each skull cavity. Bake for 6-8 minutes to soften the cheese - it will not melt but will become pliable.
- Use a folded paper napkin to press the softened cheese into the molds (the paper towel will absorb the liquid that is released from the mozzarella, which will be more than you think).
- Press the cheese well into the molds to get a good form, being careful not to burn yourself. Transfer the molds to the refrigerator and let chill for 8-10 minutes, then remove from the mold and repeat with remaining cheese until all the mozzarella is formed into skulls.
- Lay the prosciutto on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake at 350ºF along with the mozzarella skulls for 10-15 minutes, or until darkened in color and crisped (they will crisp up more as they cool).
- Drain on paper towels to cool and absorb excess grease.
- Using a melon baller, scoop balls of cantaloupe and arrange on a plate.
- Tuck mozzarella skulls in and on top of the melon and then break the prosciutto into pieces and place around and between the melon and cheese.
- Finally, garnish with basil, salt, and drizzle with olive oil and balsamic reduction. Serve immediately.
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