Italian
Pasta Salad With Melon and Arugula
by Casa Pappagallo · 705K subscribers on YouTube
A quick and refreshing pasta salad combining sweet melon, savory prosciutto, creamy mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and peppery arugula. Perfect for summer.
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients
9 items- PastaAny short pasta shape
- MozzarellaSoft mozzarella, cut into pieces; buffalo mozzarella optional
- Cherry TomatoesCherry tomatoes, quartered
- MelonPeeled and cubed
- Prosciutto CrudoThinly sliced
- ArugulaFresh arugula, added just before serving
- Olive OilExtra virgin olive oil, to taste
- SaltFor pasta water and seasoning
- Black Pepper(optional) — Optional, to taste
Method
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions.
- While the pasta cooks, cut the mozzarella into small pieces and set aside to drain slightly.
- Cut the cherry tomatoes into quarters.
- Peel and cut the melon into cubes or small pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and melon. Season with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper if desired.
- Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Drain well.
- Add the cooled pasta to the bowl with the mixed ingredients and toss gently to combine.
- Add the sliced prosciutto and toss again.
- Just before serving, add the arugula and toss lightly to avoid wilting.
- Serve immediately.
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