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Cantaloupe and Prosciutto with Fig Balsamic Drizzle — Olive 'n Vinnie's Market
Recipes · Appetizers · 10 Minutes

Cantaloupe & Prosciutto
with Fig Balsamic
Drizzle

A simple, elegant appetizer that captures the best of summer in one perfect bite.

⏱ 10 Min 🍈 Serves 6-8 ⭐ Super Easy
Aged Fig (Black Mission) Dark BalsamicCantaloupeProsciutto

Three ingredients, no cooking, and it looks like something from a much fancier party than the one you're actually throwing.

Sweet cantaloupe, salty prosciutto, and a real drizzle of Aged Fig (Black Mission) Dark Balsamic — that's the whole recipe. The fig balsamic is what turns a simple melon-and-ham bite into something people stop and ask about.

This is the kind of appetizer that disappears in minutes at a wine night, a picnic, or a backyard BBQ, and it takes about as long to make as it does to explain.

Sweet Fruit Needs a Bold Balsamic

Cantaloupe is delicate, and prosciutto is salty, so the balsamic drizzled on top has to bring real depth without overwhelming either one. A properly aged fig balsamic does exactly that — it's thick enough to cling to the fruit and complex enough to stand up to the cured meat, without needing anything else on the plate.

Three ingredients is only simple if all three are actually good. The balsamic is doing more work here than people realize.

— The Olive 'n Vinnie's Kitchen

Skewer these ahead of time, keep them chilled, and drizzle right before serving so the balsamic stays glossy instead of soaking in.

Aged Fig (Black Mission) Dark Balsamic — Olive 'n Vinnie's Market

The Drizzle That Ties It Together

Aged Fig (Black Mission) Dark Balsamic

🟣 Black Mission Fig 🍇 Dark Grape Must 🇮🇹 Modena, Italy

Rich, jammy, and deeply fruity, this balsamic brings a sweetness that reads as elegant rather than sugary. Beautiful on fruit, cheese boards, grilled meats, or stirred into a glass of prosecco.

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From the Olive 'n Vinnie's Kitchen

Cantaloupe & Prosciutto with Fig Balsamic Drizzle

Sweet, savory, and simply fabulous — the bite that disappears first at every gathering.

Prep 10 min
Cook None
Total 10 min
Serves 6-8
Difficulty Super Easy

Ingredients

  • 1 cantaloupe, cut into bite-sized cubes
  • Thin slices of prosciutto
  • Aged Fig (Black Mission) Dark Balsamic

Instructions

  1. Wrap each piece of cantaloupe with a slice of prosciutto.
  2. Arrange on a platter.
  3. Drizzle with the Aged Fig Black Mission Dark Balsamic.
  4. Serve and enjoy!
Make-ahead tip: Wrap and skewer the cantaloupe and prosciutto up to a few hours ahead and keep chilled. Drizzle with the balsamic right before serving so it stays glossy instead of soaking into the fruit.

Make It Your Own

Add a small basil leaf or a sprig of fresh thyme to each skewer for a little herbal note. A crumble of goat cheese tucked into the wrap is also a beautiful addition if you want something creamier.

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Vinnie's Tip

This same Fig Balsamic is stunning on a cheese board, drizzled over grilled pork, or stirred into a glass of prosecco for a simple, elegant drink. Come taste it in the shop before your next gathering.

Come taste before you buy.

Stop by our Glen Ellyn store to taste the Aged Fig Black Mission Dark Balsamic before your next summer gathering.

449 N. Main Street, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 · (630) 534-6457

Mon–Fri 10am–5:30pm · Sat 10am–5pm

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