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Grilled Cantaloupe and Prosciutto Pasta Salad

Prosciutto wrapped cantaloupe slices are a popular dish in Italy. We grill the cantaloupe to concentrate the flavor, then toss the ingredients into a whole grain pasta salad, using chickpeas, mozzarella, basil, and a lemon Dijon dressing to round out the dish.

Prep Time:

20 minutes

Total Time:

35 minutes

Yield:

6 servings

Serving Size:

1/6 recipe

Nutrition Facts

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Nutrition Facts

  • Calories: 510
  • Total Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Carbohydrate: 69g
  • Fiber: 11g
  • Sugar: 7g (Added Sugar 0g)
  • Protein: 22g

Ingredients

4 tablespoons olive oil, divided

½ cantaloupe, seeds removed, cut into ½ inch thick slices

1 pound whole grain pasta (such as penne or farfalle)

2 tablespoons lemon juice

½ teaspoon Dijon mustard

¼ teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained

3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, torn into small pieces

4 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into bite-sized pieces

1 cup chopped fresh basil

Instructions

  1. Use 1 tablespoon of the olive oil to brush both sides of the cantaloupe slices, then grill on an outdoor grill or grill pan until grill marks appear (about 2-3 minutes on each side).
  2. Once cool, cut grilled cantaloupe into bite-sized pieces, discarding the peel.
  3. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  4. While the pasta is cooking, whisk together the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil with the lemon juice, the Dijon, the salt, and the pepper in a small bowl.
  5. In a large bowl, toss the cooked, drained pasta with the lemon Dijon dressing, then add the chickpeas, prosciutto, mozzarella, grilled cantaloupe, and basil, and toss until well combined.

An Oldways recipe, courtesy of Kelly Toups

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