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Looking for something a little healthier to spice up your barbecue? Try these grilled cantaloupe prosciutto skewers. Just 2 ingredients and paleo, gf, df.

Grilled Cantaloupe Prosciutto Skewers with Mint Chutney

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Everybody loves a good barbecue… but as a girl who doesn’t eat buns, I get a little tired of the hot dogs and burgers. Sure, I can throw an organic sausage on a plate with a heaping mound of dairy free coleslaw and call it a day.  But, I often find myself wanting something a little more exciting!!

Anybody with me?

I love to stick with the classics and grill peaches, pineapple, and banana boats. Some days, however, call for making some twists on the classic shishkabob. Those twists end up being anything that I put on a stick and grill, like these Grilled Cantaloupe Prosciutto Skewers.

Looking for something a little healthier to spice up your barbecue? Try these grilled cantaloupe prosciutto skewers. Just 2 ingredients and paleo, gf, df.

Why this recipe works on the grill

Since I started making them last year, they have become a backyard favorite. The cantaloupe is fresh, sweet and juicy which pairs perfectly with the salty prosciutto.

They grill to perfection so quickly and I can’t wait to make them for every barbecue this year. Every one.

Looking for something a little healthier to spice up your barbecue? Try these grilled cantaloupe prosciutto skewers. Just 2 ingredients and paleo, gf, df.

How hard are these to make?

This looks a lot fancier than it is, which is good if you are looking to impress because the preparation is deceptively easy.

What you’ll need for Cantaloupe Prosciutto Skewers with Mint Chutney?

All you need is skewers, cantaloupe, and thinly sliced prosciutto. This also goes great with mint chutney but that’s optional.

Making the chutney

Here’s the full recipe to make the mint chutney, but basically you blend mint, water, real salt, garlic, EVOO, lemon, coconut milk, and parsley in a blender until you get the right texture.

Quick 5 minute Mint Chutney recipe using only 5 ingredients. Healthy, gluten free, dairy free, and a great way to use leftover herbs.

The skewers

I use the wooden skewers that require being soaked before grilling (unless you want them to catch fire).

Looking for something a little healthier to spice up your barbecue? Try these grilled cantaloupe prosciutto skewers. Just 2 ingredients and paleo, gf, df.
Looking for something a little healthier to spice up your barbecue? Try these grilled cantaloupe prosciutto skewers. Just 2 ingredients and paleo, gf, df.

Preparing the cantaloupe

First, you’ll want to soak those skewers. I usually fill a baking dish with an inch or two of water and throw the wooden skewers in to soak an hour or so before making the grilled cantaloupe prosciutto skewers.

Before assembling the skewers, cut the cantaloupe into semi-large squares. They should be about 3/4 inch squares.

You can cut the cantaloupe ahead of time and use the other half of the cantaloupe as additional appetizers or save for later use.

I also like to blend up some fresh homemade Mint Chutney to serve alongside the skewers.

Assembling the Cantaloupe Prosciutto Skewers

When you are ready to make the skewers, you will start with the prosciutto.

  1. Pierce through one end of the prosciutto slice with the skewer stick.
  2. Add 2 cantaloupe pieces onto the skewer so the kabob looks like 1 slice of prosciutto followed by 2 squares of cantaloupe.
  3. Wrap the prosciutto around the cantaloupe, spiraling it and securing on the skewer.
  4. Add two more cantaloupe skewers and then wrap prosciutto around the final melon pieces.
  5. Finally, secure the prosciutto in place by piercing it through the other end of the kabob stick.
Looking for something a little healthier to spice up your barbecue? Try these grilled cantaloupe prosciutto skewers. Just 2 ingredients and paleo, gf, df.

Grilling the Grilled Cantaloupe Prosciutto Skewers

The grill should be medium hot, at about 450-500 degrees.  

The Grilled Cantaloupe Prosciutto Skewers don’t take very long to cook on the grill, maybe 5-7 minutes. The prosciutto will firm up as it cooks making the skewers more sturdy.

After placing the formed skewers on the grill, all that’s left for you to do is pour a glass of your favorite barbecue beverage and enjoy the Grilled Cantaloupe Prosciutto Skewers with mint chutney!

Using a veggie grill basket

We grill these on the Veggie Grill Basket to minimize sticking, but you can put them straight on the grill if you don’t have the veggie tray.

If you don’t have a Veggie Grill Basket, you should! We roast so many veggies on the grill all the time and it’s one of our favorite things, even though we thought it was gimmicky before we bought it. You can get one here!).

If you are using a veggie tray, rub or spray a tiny amount of oil on the tray to prevent sticking. I recommend avocado oil due to its higher smoke point. If you’re spraying, use a Misto Sprayer to avoid chemicals.

Looking for something a little healthier to spice up your barbecue? Try these grilled cantaloupe prosciutto skewers. Just 2 ingredients and paleo, gf, df.

Grilled Cantaloupe Prosciutto Skewers

Looking for something a little healthier to spice up your barbecue? Try these grilled cantaloupe prosciutto skewers. Just 2 ingredients and paleo, gf, df.

  • 1/2 cantaloupe
  • 1 package prosciutto
  • 1 tsp avocado oil (optional, for veggie grill basket)
  • 1/2 cup Mint chutney
  1. Soak wooden skewers in water for 1-2 hours

  2. Cut cantaloupe in squares

  3. Start building the skewers with the prosciutto slice. Pierce the skewer through one end of the prosciutto slice to secure it.

  4. Add the first 2 squares of cantaloupe to the skewer. 

  5. Wrap the prosciutto around the cantaloupe and secure it on the other end of the skewer by piercing the prosciutto with the skewer. 

  6. Add the additional two pieces of cantaloupe

  7. Wrap the remaining prosciutto around the last 2 squares of cantaloupe and secure by piercing with the skewer. The skewers can be prepared ahead of time until this point

  8. When ready to grill, set the grill to medium high heat, or about 450-500 degrees.

  9. If using a veggie tray, grease with a tiny bit of avocado oil (or other oil that you have on hand)

  10. Grill for 3-4 minutes until prosciutto on the grill side is firm and slightly darkened. You should see browning on the prosciutto and cantaloupe.

  11. Flip to the other side and grill and additional 2-3 minutes until the prosciutto is firm and slightly darkened on both sides. 

  12. Serve and enjoy!

You can soak the sewers for up to 12 hours before grilling.

Thinner and less fatty prosciutto works best for this recipe as opposed to stiffer and harder prosciutto. 

Find the recipe for Mint Chutney here. 

Looking for something a little healthier to spice up your barbecue? Try these grilled cantaloupe prosciutto skewers. Just 2 ingredients and paleo, gf, df.

About Alicia

I love cooking almost as much as I love eating so I try to make sure I feel good about what I'm eating. I believe it's always a good occasion for some bubbly and I also love feeling healthy and being outdoors. I try to buy, cook and eat whole nutritious foods that promote a fun active lifestyle.

9 Comments

  1. […] of fruit and meat skewers, which you’ll see a couple times in this list… hello Cantaloupe Prosciutto!  I’ve also been loving the herb sauces, like chimichuri, mint chutney or cilantro […]

  2. What a fun twist on a classic appetiser! This is definitely a surprising treat for BBQ season.

    1. Thanks! Ya, I used to wrap Prosciutto around cantaloupe, but grilling it really rings out all the flavors of the cantaloupe- and I’m so glad BBQ season is finally here!!

  3. Oh man, these look delicious…I just bought a pack of proscuitto the other day, now I know what to do with it!

    1. I’m glad your Prosciutto now has a plan! How did it go? I’d love to see photos 🙂

  4. I love the creativity here. My son’s favorite fruit is cantaloupe!

    1. Thanks Lindsey! And your son has good taste 👍🏻

  5. What a delicious twist on a classic appetizer. I wouldn’t have though to pair bacon with melon.

    1. It’s really good- the sweet and savory mixed together. Thanks!!

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