Gluten-Free Melon, Ham & Burrata Salad
Updated Feb 15, 2021, Published Jun 29, 2019
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This Gluten-Free Melon, Ham & Burrata Salad is a wonderful balance of flavors with the sweetness from the melon, saltiness from the ham, and the savory creaminess of the burrata cheese (or fresh mozzarella).
Melon, Ham & Burrata Salad
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 small cantaloupe or honeydew melon
- 2 ounces lower-sodium country ham, , thinly sliced
- 4 ounces burrata or fresh mozzarella cheese , (for dairy-free, omit cheese or use roasted pine nuts instead)
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 2-3 tablespoons bottled Champagne (or blush wine) vinaigrette
- Optional garnish: thinly sliced fresh basil
Instructions
- Place crushed red pepper in a small dry skillet over medium heat. Toast for 90 seconds, stirring frequently. Remove pan from heat and let cool.
- Cut melon in half lengthwise, remove and discard seeds, and quarter lengthwise. Remove the peel. Shave the melon into strips using a vegetable peeler. Arrange melon strips and ham slices on a platter. Crumble the burrata evenly over top and sprinkle with toasted red pepper and cracked black pepper. Drizzle vinaigrette over top. If using, garnish with fresh basil right before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 126kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 132mgPotassium: 279mgSugar: 7gVitamin A: 3345IUVitamin C: 33.7mgCalcium: 108mgIron: 0.3mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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