Melon And Prosciutto Pasta Salad

Name: Melon And Prosciutto Pasta Salad
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

The Daily Meal Contributors|March 24, 2017 4:02 pm EST

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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

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

Cook gemelli according to package directions. Drain and let cool completely.
Meanwhile, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper; toss with pasta.
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.