Grilled Asparagus and Melon Salad

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Giada at HomeEpisode: Lazy Day Lunch

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (20)

Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 12 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 32 min

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Ingredients

2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
1 pound asparagus, trimmed
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 small melon (about 12 ounces), peeled, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
4 ounces fresh mozzarella or burrata cheese, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted* see Cook's Note

Directions

Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the prosciutto in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until crispy. Drain on paper towels. Chop the prosciutto into 1/4-inch pieces.

Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. In a medium bowl, toss together the asparagus and 2 teaspoons olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes each side until crisp-tender.

In a medium bowl, combine the lemon juice and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Whisk until combined. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add the melon and mozzarella cheese and toss until all ingredients are combined.

Arrange the asparagus on a platter. Using a slotted spoon, spoon the melon and burrata cheese on top of the asparagus. Drizzle any remaining vinaigrette over the top. Sprinkle the prosciutto and pine nuts on top and serve.

*Cook's Note: To toast pine nuts, arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for 8 to 12 minutes until lightly browned.

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recipe Grilled Asparagus and Melon Salad
Mary Ann Spring, TX 11-10-2009
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Soo good!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

One of my favorite things to have during the week....and low carb!
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Sara Prairie Village, KS 09-16-2009
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Love It
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

We love this recipe. My husband doesn't even like canteloupe, and he loves this recipe. Give it a shot even though the... ingredients sound a little funny at first.Read more
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Jessica Gray, TN 09-02-2009
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Easy Suggestion
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have small children who really liked the recipe. However, for ease of eating, I cut the asparagus into bite sized pieces... after grilling and tossed all the ingredients together. It wasn't a "pretty" as the pictured presentation, but it sure was easier for small mouths to handle. Yummy!Read more
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Sharron Naperville, IL 06-24-2009
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Yummy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My daughter made this salad on Father's day, what a wonderful marriage of flavors!!!!! I do think that most women will enjoy... it better than most men, my husband prefers the traditional lettuce salad, he doesn't appreciate Gourmet!Read more
recipe Grilled Asparagus and Melon Salad
Karen Huntington Beach, CA 06-23-2009
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FABO!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was a surpringly fabulous recipe. The crispy prosciutto really puts it over the top. I used burrata cheese because I had... it on hand. If you've never tried burrata - it's to die for.Read more
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Cathy nashville, TN 06-13-2009
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Loved it!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

It's really different & you would think all the flavors wouldn't work but they do. The crunch of the prosciutto or bacon and... the creaminess of the mozzarella married with the sweetness of the melon pull it all together. Read more