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Turkey-Wrapped Melon

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ripe cantaloupe peeled and cut into 16 spears
  • 8 oz deli turkey thinly sliced (16 slices)
  • 16 small mint leaves
  • 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
  • cracked black pepper
  • cocktail picks to serve

Method
 

  1. Cut melon into 16 even spears, about 3 inches long.
  2. Wrap each spear with half a slice of turkey, spiralling loosely.
  3. Secure with a cocktail pick and a mint leaf.
  4. Arrange on a platter and drizzle lightly with balsamic glaze.
  5. Finish with cracked pepper; serve chilled.

Notes

Assemble up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerate covered — the flavours actually improve. Choose a melon that smells sweet at the stem end; an underripe one will not be saved by the turkey.