Melon and Prosciutto Skewers with Halloumi

Halloumi skewers featuring melon balls on a serving plate beside a glass of white wine.

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Melon and Prosciutto Skewers with Halloumi

Fresh, light, and delicious! These skewers combine sweet cantaloupe, caramelized halloumi, crisp cucumber ribbons, and savory prosciutto for a delicious sweet and savoury appetizer. Add a little fresh basil and a drizzle of balsamic reduction, and you’ve got the perfect thing to serve for summer get-togethers, a holiday party, or for whenever!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American, Italian

Servings: skewers

Calories: 118kcal

Author: Christy Faber

Ingredients

Honeyed Halloumi

200 g halloumi cheese cut into 12 cubes
1 tbsp butter or olive oil
2 tsp honey
2 tsp lime juice

Skewer Ingredients

1 medium cantaloupe
2 English cucumbers
12 large basil leaves
12 strips prosciutto

To Top

drizzle of balsamic reduction optional

Instructions

Cut the halloumi into 12 evenly sized cubes. Heat a non-stick pan over medium-low heat and melt a little butter (or sub for olive oil). Brown the halloumi cubes lightly on both sides.
200 g halloumi cheese, 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
Add honey and lime juice to the pan, tossing the halloumi to coat. Cook for a few more minutes until the halloumi becomes golden and caramelized. Remove from the pan and set aside.
2 teaspoon honey, 2 teaspoon lime juice
Using a melon baller, scoop out 24 cantaloupe balls and set them aside.
1 medium cantaloupe
Place an English cucumber flat on a cutting board. Use a vegetable peeler to create long, thin ribbons. Rotate the cucumber slightly after every few ribbons, stopping when you reach the seeded core. (You’ll need 12 ribbons total. I used two English cucumber to get 12 ribbons)
2 English cucumbers
On each skewer, layer the ingredients in this order:
Start with a cantaloupe ball. Fold a cucumber ribbon a few times, then skewer it. Add a halloumi cube. Add a fresh basil leaf. Fold a slice of prosciutto and skewer it. Finish with another cantaloupe ball.
12 large basil leaves, 12 strips prosciutto
Arrange the skewers on a decorative plate or platter. Drizzle with balsamic dressing if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
drizzle of balsamic reduction

Notes

Prep Ahead: Caramelize the halloumi and prepare the cantaloupe balls and cucumber ribbons in advance, storing them separately until ready to assemble.

Serve Immediately: These skewers are best enjoyed fresh, so assemble close to serving time.

Use Extra Basil for Garnish: Scatter a few extra fresh basil leaves around the platter for a pop of green.

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